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AY04 YLE

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

287,983 mi
Last recorded287,983 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 YLE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 287,983 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 287,904 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 274,277 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 274,238 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 262,320 miles

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

off side front outer sill corroded, rear chassis rails corroded at bump stops.

rear brake application slightly uneven, near side rear brake rubbing slightly

Pass 11 Oct 2013 247,536 miles

corrosion to both chassis members above rear axle beam

Fail 8 Oct 2013 247,536 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion to both chassis members above rear axle beam

Pass 15 Dec 2011 242,498 miles

off side inner and outer sill corroded out of prescribed areas

off side rear tyre slightly misshapen

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 242,467 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

areas of heavy corrosion to inner and outer sills out of prescribed areas

off side rear tyre slightly misshapen

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 226,266 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 226,254 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chips in front windscreen

Pass 16 Jun 2009 205,344 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 205,344 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 169,746 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

front registration plate cracked

rear registration plate starting to debond

Fail 2 May 2008 169,089 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 108,642 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2007 108,642 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front number plate cracked.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 YLE is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 YLE, 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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AY04 YLE is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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