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DF04 YWE

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

174,545 mi
Last recorded174,545 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 174,545 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 174,545 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 165,596 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 154,072 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 154,072 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 143,702 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all floor chassis have surface corrosion on them both outer sills dented

Fail 11 Aug 2014 143,702 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all floor chassis have surface corrosion on them both outer sills dented

Fail 5 Aug 2013 132,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

brake pedal anti slip deteriorated

thrust play in n/s/rear half shaft/bearing

Pass 5 Aug 2013 132,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake pedal anti slip deteriorated

thrust play in n/s/rear half shaft/bearing

Fail 8 Aug 2012 123,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 123,570 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 111,736 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 96,204 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 74,542 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 65,282 miles

slight end float n/s o/s rear hubs

Pass 8 Aug 2007 52,489 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 YWE is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 YWE, 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 YWE is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 August 2004.

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