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BA04 LYS

2004 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

220,005 mi
Last recorded220,005 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 LYS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 220,005 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 220,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 203,618 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside and offside rear tyre slightly worn

Pass 19 Sep 2012 190,831 miles

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

o/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover split

Fail 12 Sep 2012 189,977 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

o/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover split

wipers only working on fast speed

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2011 152,291 miles

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 11 Mar 2010 121,219 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 121,210 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 65,237 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 87,640 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 87,637 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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BA04 LYS is a 2004 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BA04 LYS, 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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BA04 LYS is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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