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DX04 YHV

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

203,593 mi
Last recorded203,593 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 YHV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 203,593 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 198,763 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Under Bonnet And Across Axle Brake Pipes Cleaned

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 198,763 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 197,492 miles

bodywork showing signs of damage and deteriation

exhaust silencer showing signs of deteriation, shedding skin

front pads getting low and discs showing signs of deteriation

power steering showing signs of corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2016 197,492 miles

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

bodywork showing signs of damage and deteriation

exhaust silencer showing signs of deteriation, shedding skin

front pads getting low and discs showing signs of deteriation

power steering showing signs of corrosion

Fail 5 Jun 2015 173,859 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 173,859 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 147,737 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 147,737 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2013 123,940 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2013 123,940 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 99,046 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 99,046 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

exhaust centre box outer skin corroded & adrift

o/s/f fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 10 Jun 2011 72,777 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 72,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 52,613 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 52,613 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear foot brake has a braking imbalance of aprox 40 percent

rear handbrake has a braking inbalance of aprox 25 percent

Pass 17 Apr 2009 40,626 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 32,726 miles

Slight smearing windscreen wipers

Pass 4 May 2007 26,396 miles

Engine oil leak

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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DX04 YHV is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DX04 YHV, 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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DX04 YHV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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