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DF04 YPX

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests35 (19 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate54.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 YPX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 16 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025
Fail 4 Dec 2025

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust snapped at front (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back panel - swing shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch - fixed shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner side panel - swing shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated lever insecure (1.1.6 (d))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2024

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

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

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

damage to nearside b pillar

nearside outer sill damaged and corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2024

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner side panel- swing shockle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (several areas) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch - swing shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

damage to nearside b pillar

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

nearside outer sill damaged and corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2023 104,173 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside mirror cover is damaged

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

front bumper is damaged

Fail 23 Nov 2023 104,161 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside mirror cover is damaged

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

front bumper is damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2022 102,958 miles

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

Nearside pillar seat belt mounting arear is damaged

Offside Front slight play steering rack end

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

Offside mirror cover is damaged

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

both front outer wings are corroded

exhaust is corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2022 102,956 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside pillar seat belt mounting arear is damaged

Offside Front slight play steering rack end

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

Offside mirror cover is damaged

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

both front outer wings are corroded

exhaust is corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2021 101,124 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive piller (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

all suspension springs are corroded

both front outer wings are corroded

exhaust system is corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2021 101,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area by steering column ect (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive piller (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

all suspension springs are corroded

both front outer wings are corroded

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2020 98,601 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced B pillar (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear inner sill - corroded (not prescribed area)

Nearside side loading door damaged

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

offside front arch dented

offside side panels damaged

outer sills corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2020 98,567 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back panel - swing shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area - shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced B pillar (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear inner sill - corroded (not prescribed area)

Nearside side loading door damaged

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

offside front arch dented

offside side panels damaged

outer sills corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2019 90,443 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

nearside rear inner sill/ chassis corroded

slight damage to nearside B pillar

slight damage to nearside side loading door

Fail 1 Jul 2019 90,439 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

nearside rear inner sill/ chassis corroded

slight damage to nearside B pillar

slight damage to nearside side loading door

Pass 28 Jun 2018 84,940 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 84,940 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 79,790 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear inner sill / chassis - excessively corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2017 79,788 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch - top mount (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear inner sill / chassis - excessively corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2016 75,569 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill area is corroded and holed not within 30cm area

Nearside fuel cap area is pannel damaged

Fail 14 Jul 2016 75,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill area is corroded and holed not within 30cm area

Nearside fuel cap area is pannel damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2015 71,643 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 71,641 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 68,093 miles

OUTER SILLS ARE CORRODED AND NEAR SIDE B POST IS DAMAGED

Fail 24 Jun 2014 68,088 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

OUTER SILLS ARE CORRODED AND NEAR SIDE B POST IS DAMAGED

Pass 25 Jun 2013 65,635 miles

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

centre exhaust silencer box outer skin corroded,second box.

foot brake pedal rubber showing signs of wear.

near side front B pillor has accident damage,at fuel cap.fuel cap cover damaged,loose.

near side outer sill dented in,has surface corrosion.

near side sliding door has accident damage.

off side front outer sill has surface corrosion.

small crack in front number plate at fixing screw,slightly loose.

Pass 11 Jul 2012 63,430 miles

brake pedal anti-slip rubber slightly worn

exhaust middle/rear silencer outer skin corroded

n/s outer sill by loading door slightly corroded/damaged

o/s outer sill at front starting to corrode

screw in o/s/f tyre tread

Fail 10 Jul 2012 63,427 miles

Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal anti-slip rubber slightly worn

exhaust middle/rear silencer outer skin corroded

front brake discs starting to wear

front brake pads getting low

n/s outer sill by loading door slightly corroded/damaged

o/s outer sill at front starting to corrode

screw in o/s/f tyre tread

Pass 29 Jun 2011 57,218 miles

fuel cap cover flap damaged,will not shut too.

near side front B post dented in,body damage.

near side front and near side,side doors dented in.

near side outter sill dented in,has surface corrosion.

off side front outter sill has surface corrosion.

slight damage,(crack) in front number plate.

Fail 29 Jun 2011 57,217 miles

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

fuel cap cover flap damaged,will not shut too.

near side front B post dented in,body damage.

near side front and near side,side doors dented in.

near side outter sill dented in,has surface corrosion.

off side front outter sill has surface corrosion.

slight damage,(crack) in front number plate.

Pass 24 Jun 2010 50,971 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 50,969 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 45,883 miles

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

front number plate slightly loose

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

n/s/r hand and foot brake slightly slow in reading

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

slight movement in o/s of steering rack

Fail 14 Jul 2009 45,883 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate slightly loose

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

n/s/r hand and foot brake slightly slow in reading

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

slight movement in o/s of steering rack

Pass 1 Jul 2008 37,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 30,112 miles

unable to assess metal brake pipes due to grease

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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DF04 YPX is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.

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 DF04 YPX, 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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DF04 YPX is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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