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EF04 YSB

2004 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,271 mi
Last recorded153,271 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 YSB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2017 153,271 miles

Central Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal pinion (2.3.3b)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 153,265 miles

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Central Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal pinion (2.3.3b)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 149,789 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack pinion (2.3.3b)

lateral play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 26 Oct 2016 149,789 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack pinion (2.3.3b)

lateral play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 2 Nov 2015 131,726 miles

both front abs wheel speed sensor wires not correctly clipped

nearside steering rack gaiter badly twisted

windscreen damaged

Fail 27 Oct 2015 131,706 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack pinion housing (2.3.3b)

both front abs wheel speed sensor wires not correctly clipped

Pass 30 Oct 2014 109,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

wiper blades slit

Fail 22 Oct 2014 109,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

wiper blades slit

Pass 16 Sep 2013 83,866 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 63,526 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 41,084 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 41,064 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 40,857 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 35,184 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 35,184 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 30,101 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise end float rear diff half shafts

Pass 9 Jul 2008 25,069 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 18,951 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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EF04 YSB is a 2004 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EF04 YSB, 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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EF04 YSB is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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