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AY04 YKN

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,854 mi
Last recorded151,854 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 YKN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 151,854 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 151,804 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 142,773 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2013 142,773 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2012 127,650 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both wiper blades poor strong advise

engine stabilizer mounting poor

general corrosion to both inner and outer sill areas and under side of vehicle

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2011 118,060 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes splitting

engine sump corroding

front brake pads low o/s very low strong advise

general corrosion to under side of vehicle

slight bind o/s/front hub

Pass 26 Feb 2010 109,225 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 100,432 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 100,429 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 6 Mar 2007 77,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 77,403 miles

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

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 YKN is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 YKN, 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 YKN registered?

AY04 YKN is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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