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DY04 XAF

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

164,840 mi
Last recorded164,840 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 XAF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2017 164,840 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EGR valve leaking in engine bay (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of the arch to floor has a hole (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis in engine bay (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear of the arch to floor corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Step slightly corroded

Nearside Front Inner and outer arch corroded

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

Nearside Rear Outer Chassis corroded

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

Offside Front Inner Sill is seriously corroded but not in a prescribed area

Offside Front Inner arch slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear Inner and outer chassis above bump stop corrded

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 158,451 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 158,069 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view outer cracked (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis to floor holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch flitch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 147,371 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 130,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

both sills corroded

fanbelt frayed

o/s/f inner wing corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2014 130,625 miles

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

both sills corroded

fanbelt frayed

o/s/f inner wing corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2013 115,009 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 114,747 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 106,533 miles

NS sill corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2012 106,533 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NS sill corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2011 84,762 miles

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

steering rack slightly notchy

washers weak

Pass 24 Mar 2010 65,114 miles

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

nearside rear lens cracked{no white light visible}

Fail 23 Mar 2010 65,114 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear lens cracked{no white light visible}

Pass 3 Apr 2009 53,541 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 39,831 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 29,803 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 29,456 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XAF is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 XAF, 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 XAF is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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