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DG04 YMX

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

160,577 mi
Last recorded160,577 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 YMX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2018 160,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/s/r outrigger,both inner and outer sills,n/s/f inner and outer sills,both front inner wings. n/s/r inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 152,335 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Sep 2017 152,002 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering above rear axle (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 140,843 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside inner sill corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mounting - in arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 140,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut top mounting - in arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg - behind wheel (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mounting - in arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2015 134,507 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 130,103 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion appearing too vehicle underside

Fail 30 Aug 2014 130,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion appearing too vehicle underside

Pass 8 Apr 2013 122,453 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 122,305 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 109,626 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s front inner wheel arch corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 4 Apr 2011 97,288 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers starting to wear still clearing screen at time of test

Pass 4 Apr 2011 97,288 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers starting to wear still clearing screen at time of test

Pass 8 Apr 2010 84,195 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall no cords exposed at time off test

Fail 8 Apr 2010 84,195 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall no cords exposed at time off test

Pass 7 Apr 2009 70,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 57,599 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 50,388 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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DG04 YMX is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DG04 YMX, 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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DG04 YMX is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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