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A9 BYG

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

186,116 mi
Last recorded186,116 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 BYG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2021 186,116 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body piller coroded on the sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both chassis legs on the bump stop areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner and outter sills and chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leaks

various other body and chassis areas have coroded and various suspension braking and steering components have coroded

Pass 3 Dec 2020 181,762 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 181,762 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 168,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch+ chassie leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch chassie leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch+ chassie leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch chassie leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 160,513 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both rear tyres close to limit

exhaust has minor leak

offside front tyre close to limit

Pass 9 Sep 2017 142,667 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 142,666 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 142,159 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 134,768 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 129,654 miles

advise rear exhaust system corroded

strong advise n/s and o/s/f tyres right on the legal limit at time of test

strong advise slight play in n/s track rod end

Fail 3 Jun 2014 129,654 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise rear exhaust system corroded

strong advise n/s and o/s/f tyres right on the legal limit at time of test

strong advise slight play in n/s track rod end

Pass 10 Nov 2011 116,046 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 116,046 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 110,518 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

centre exhaust deteriorated

offside front tyre damaged

slight play offside front track rod

Pass 16 Nov 2010 110,518 miles

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

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

offside front tyre damaged

slight play offside front track rod

Pass 18 Nov 2009 100,506 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 92,093 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 18 Nov 2008 92,093 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

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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A9 BYG is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 A9 BYG, 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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A9 BYG is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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