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DY04 TYV

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,494 mi
Last recorded154,494 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 TYV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 154,494 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Bonnet Lock Worn

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Covered In Grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Engine Support Bar Corroded / Weak

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside Front Inner Wing And Chassis Area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside Front Inner Wing And Chassis Area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Both Headlamps (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 147,405 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Bonnet Lock Worn

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre To Rear Covered In Grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Balljoint Dust Cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 135,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 124,009 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 123,998 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

rear tipper body badly corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2017 123,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working side marker (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

rear tipper body badly corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2015

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

body under side corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2015

Front position lamp(s) not working both top cab lights (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rack end excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside All position lamps not working side marker (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

body under side corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2015

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

play in the front rack end

Pass 22 Aug 2014 163,469 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 167,248 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 167,248 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 163,469 miles

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

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

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

after-market fog switch fitted to rear

centre box outer casing corroded

nearside wing mirror glass damaged

offside wing mirror cover missing

oil leak around engine

second-hand shocker fitted to offside front

several corrosion spots showing

slight seapage of power steering fluid around rack

Fail 1 Aug 2012

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

centre box outer casing corroded

nearside wing mirror glass damaged

offside wing mirror cover missing

oil leak around engine

several corrosion spots showing

slight seapage of power steering fluid around rack

unable to read mileage

Pass 14 Jun 2011 152,507 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front discs slighty worn

centre box and back box outer casing corroded

nearside wing mirror damaged

offside rear inner side light inoperative

oil leak around engine

Fail 9 Jun 2011 152,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front discs slighty worn

centre box and back box outer casing corroded

nearside wing mirror damaged

offside rear inner side light inoperative

oil leak around engine

Pass 4 Jun 2010 140,499 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside wing mirror slightly damaged

Fail 2 Jun 2010 140,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both rear inner tyres tread depth on legal limit of 1.6mm

nearside wing mirror slightly damaged

offside front tyre tread depth on legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 3 Jun 2009 128,472 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2009 128,472 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 103,903 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 84,459 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2007 84,459 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2006 60,341 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 60,341 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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DY04 TYV is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 DY04 TYV, 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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DY04 TYV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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