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AY04 YLR

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

378,674 mi
Last recorded378,674 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 378,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Floor Pan Corroded

Vehicle Has Various Welded Repairs to prescribed Areas As Well As Outside Of Prescribed Areas

Fail 19 May 2025 378,654 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wheel Well (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Wheel Well (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill x4 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Quarter Panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis Top Rail Under Bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Wheel Well (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Floor Pan Corroded

Vehicle Has Various Welded Repairs to prescribed Areas As Well As Outside Of Prescribed Areas

Pass 1 Dec 2023 377,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle has extensive welding repairs

Fail 10 Oct 2023 377,427 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Step and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front and rear spring hanger inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Step and inner sill and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 372,391 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front inner wing corrosion

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test eight remaining ()

corrosion in inner and outer sills not in prescribed area

extensive welded repairs

Fail 16 Sep 2022 372,391 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front inner wing corrosion

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test eight remaining ()

corrosion in inner and outer sills not in prescribed area

extensive welded repairs

Pass 17 Sep 2021 365,573 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

eight passenger seats

extensive welded repairs

Pass 19 Oct 2020 359,857 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes at abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Passenger step corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Rack pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 359,857 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Above bump stop mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes at abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Passenger step corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

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

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Rack pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 359,856 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe from abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Body panel insecure Outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Above bump stop mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front spring eye area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear spring eye area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Above bump stop mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Step corroded

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd row ()

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3rd row ()

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 352,811 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 345,606 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 345,528 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner step and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 338,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 327,314 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR + OSR inner chassis rails / NS sill (5.2.6)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 327,311 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated Bonnet does not unlock / under bonnet items not tested (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR + OSR inner chassis rails / NS sill (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 320,209 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 320,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 121,196 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2014 121,190 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2013 106,849 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear inner door handle defective

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 106,847 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear inner door handle defective

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 89,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 83,726 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 76,663 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 69,655 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 64,770 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 56,964 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 56,764 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 28,608 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 YLR is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YLR, 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 YLR is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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