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DS04 YWV

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

175,326 mi
Last recorded175,326 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 YWV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 175,326 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 175,323 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 173,111 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under step (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 173,097 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under step (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 169,777 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rust to rear chassis

Pass 12 Apr 2017 161,296 miles

8 passenger seats fitted at time of test

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired both rears (2.4.B.1c)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 161,282 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

8 passenger seats fitted at time of test

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired both rears (2.4.B.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 146,081 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 141,351 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 136,159 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 129,662 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 129,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

centre exhaust outerskin corroded

n/s/f trackrod end has medium play

rear diff has medium play

Pass 6 Jan 2012 122,892 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 122,892 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 114,984 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 114,882 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 114,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 114,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

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

only 8 seats fitted at time of test not 16as per test class

Fail 10 Dec 2009 114,583 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

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

only 8 seats fitted at time of test not 16as per test class

Pass 28 Aug 2008 102,832 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 68,363 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 46,215 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 46,215 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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DS04 YWV is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 DS04 YWV, 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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DS04 YWV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 August 2004.

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