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FM54 DJM

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

169,887 mi
Last recorded169,887 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 DJM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 169,887 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 164,569 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Lower sill/step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator not working Side indicator on cab (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Chunk out sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Lower sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system At rear flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Underbody surface corrosion/scabby (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush beginning to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 156,788 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 156,772 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2016 134,356 miles

rear seats loaded unable to check rear seat belts

tipper body corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2016 134,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

rear seats loaded unable to check rear seat belts

tipper body corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2015 120,733 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

marker lights in poor condition

Fail 31 Jul 2015 120,733 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

marker lights in poor condition

Fail 24 Jun 2014 106,071 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all rear brake pipes corroded

both front lower arm bushes perishing

both rear anti roll bar bushes worn

items in rear not allowing inspection of seatbelts

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside front wheel bearing worn

Pass 24 Jun 2014 106,071 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all rear brake pipes corroded

both front lower arm bushes perishing

both rear anti roll bar bushes worn

items in rear not allowing inspection of seatbelts

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside front wheel bearing worn

Pass 2 Jul 2013 90,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 90,681 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 76,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Jul 2012 76,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Jul 2011 61,592 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 61,456 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear (inner) nail in tyre

offside rear (inner) tyre has peice of metal in tread

Pass 2 Jul 2010 47,358 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 29,903 miles

NEARSIDE MIDDLE MARKER LIGHT INOP

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON 3MM

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 3MM

OFFSIDE MIRROR CRACKED STILL ABLI TO VIEW REAR OK

OFFSIDE REAR INNER TYRE ON 3MM

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON 3MM

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

REAR SHOCKER BOTTOM BUSHES PULLED OVER TO ONE SIDE

NEARSIDE REAR OUTER TYRE HAS CUT IN SIDEWALL 35MM LONG NO SIGN OF CORDS STRONG ADVISE

Fail 8 Dec 2008 29,903 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NEARSIDE MIDDLE MARKER LIGHT INOP

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON 3MM

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 3MM

OFFSIDE MIRROR CRACKED STILL ABLI TO VIEW REAR OK

OFFSIDE REAR INNER TYRE ON 3MM

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON 3MM

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

REAR SHOCKER BOTTOM BUSHES PULLED OVER TO ONE SIDE

NEARSIDE REAR OUTER TYRE HAS CUT IN SIDEWALL 35MM LONG NO SIGN OF CORDS STRONG ADVISE

Pass 3 Dec 2007 19,938 miles

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nail in tread off side rear inner tyre

nail in tread on near side rear inner tyre

near side rear mud guard missing

rear brake imballance

strongly advised front brake imballance 22%

strongly advised off side front tyre cut in inner tread worn to 3mm and inner shoulder running off

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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FM54 DJM is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2004 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 102,384 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM54 DJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FM54 DJM is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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