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AD04 YSM

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 YSM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis above bump stops (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis above bump stops (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill x6 front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill x4 holes front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill behind rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis above bump stops (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis above bump stops (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 114,754 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mid box outer skin in poor condition

General chassis / under body corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 114,660 miles

Central Exhaust back box outer skin in poor condition

General chassis / body corrosion

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 114,274 miles

Central Exhaust mid silencers in poor condition

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 114,258 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Central Exhaust mid silencers in poor condition

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 112,160 miles

Central Mid exhaust box outer skin in poor condition

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 110,160 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 110,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 108,009 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 107,984 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OS Front engine mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear box panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 105,274 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded OS & NS (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 102,366 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 99,328 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 95,702 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 92,264 miles

front brake pads appear to be close to limit

Pass 10 Jul 2012 88,820 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 85,667 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 82,543 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 71,916 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 58,808 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 46,149 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 33,902 miles

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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AD04 YSM is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AD04 YSM, 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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AD04 YSM is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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