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AY04 YRL

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

117,037 mi
Last recorded117,037 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2017 117,037 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 113,554 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion cab step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 4 Dec 2015 113,516 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill at middle (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill at front (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 108,267 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 108,255 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 103,859 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

nearside rear outer sill corroded and holed

Fail 25 Sep 2013 103,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

nearside rear outer sill corroded and holed

Pass 21 Sep 2012 98,624 miles

exhaust deteriorated

front subframe distorted

Fail 21 Sep 2012 98,624 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorated

front subframe distorted

Pass 23 Sep 2011 88,445 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 88,445 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 79,263 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 79,259 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 67,773 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 58,761 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 50,260 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 45,439 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 YRL is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YRL, 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 YRL is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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