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AY04 YME

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 May 2020
Pass 8 Jun 2019

Nearside Front Corrosion but not within 300mm of suspension mounting

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Corrosion but not within 300mm of suspension mounting

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

Fail 8 Jun 2019

Nearside Front Corrosion but not within 300mm of suspension mounting

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Corrosion but not within 300mm of suspension mounting

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018
Pass 30 May 2017
Pass 10 May 2016
Fail 10 May 2016

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2015

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 228,592 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 228,591 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 216,466 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 216,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

srs warning lamp on

Pass 12 Mar 2012 208,543 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 208,543 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Mar 2011 195,608 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear chasis member rusted and holed

Pass 16 Mar 2011 195,608 miles

rear chasis member rusted and holed

Pass 15 Mar 2010 166,275 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 140,118 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 140,118 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 113,157 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 113,157 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 80,619 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 80,619 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 YME is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YME, 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 YME registered?

AY04 YME is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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