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AY04 YVU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,132 mi
Last recorded111,132 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 111,132 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre cracking sidewalls

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 25 Jul 2013 111,015 miles

offside and nearside steps corroded. (seat belt mounting)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 111,007 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

offside and nearside steps corroded. (seat belt mounting)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 105,337 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 105,337 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 97,591 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 97,591 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 84,813 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 69,079 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 68,970 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 60,796 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 133,909 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 133,909 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 106,968 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 YVU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YVU, 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 YVU registered?

AY04 YVU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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