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DF04 YSE

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,575 mi
Last recorded148,575 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 YSE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 148,575 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security surface corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tailgate light has a small crack on bottom corner

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 145,391 miles

Both inner sills, outer sills and steps covered in filler, fibreglass and underseal

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sill holed and corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 May 2019 145,375 miles

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded ABS pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Both inner sills, outer sills and steps are heavily corroded and holed

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

Exhaust corroded

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

area around n/s and o/s engine mountings heavily corroded

Pass 9 May 2018 142,837 miles

EXTENSIVE CORROSION - TO INNER AND OUTER SILLS, FRONT STEPS AND INNER WHEEL ARCHES - NON IS WITHIN A PRESCRIBED ARES.

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

Fail 1 May 2018 142,834 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EXTENSIVE CORROSION - TO INNER AND OUTER SILLS, FRONT STEPS AND INNER WHEEL ARCHES - NON IS WITHIN A PRESCRIBED ARES.

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 138,255 miles

Both front inner wheel arches corroded - NOT a prescribed area

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet (7.1.2)

both sills - front to rear - inner and outer -corroded NOT a prescribed area

Fail 26 Apr 2017 138,250 miles

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

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

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

Both front inner wheel arches corroded - NOT a prescribed area

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet (7.1.2)

both sills - front to rear - inner and outer -corroded NOT a prescribed area

Pass 26 Apr 2016 132,831 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 132,828 miles

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 130,475 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 130,434 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 117,786 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 119,764 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 115,434 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 108,893 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 99,928 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 94,460 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 88,574 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 83,018 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 61,480 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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DF04 YSE is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YSE, 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 YSE is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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