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AY04 GYU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

34,710 mi
Last recorded34,710 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 GYU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 34,710 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on discs and slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 34,528 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported both pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 34,463 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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))

power steering pipe corroded

under body corrosion at multiple points

Pass 1 Sep 2022 34,189 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi leval (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 34,185 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 32,951 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

reverse lights not working

Fail 8 Sep 2021 32,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

reverse lights not working

Pass 6 Aug 2020 31,980 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2020 31,980 miles

All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem slightly damaged N/S/F and O/S/F (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 30,823 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 30,822 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 28,212 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 28,212 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 27,775 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 27,591 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 27,591 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 26,752 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 26,608 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 24,713 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust centre silencer corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2012 24,713 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust centre silencer corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2011 21,112 miles

Near side + off side rear And near side + off side front tyre side walls starting to crack

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 21,112 miles

Near side + off side rear And near side + off side front tyre side walls starting to crack

Pass 20 Dec 2010 18,827 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 17,870 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 17,866 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 14,246 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 12,862 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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AY04 GYU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 AY04 GYU, 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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What year was AY04 GYU registered?

AY04 GYU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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