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EF04 YZU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

44,489 mi
Last recorded44,489 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 YZU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 44,489 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 42,277 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 42,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 40,745 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 40,745 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 39,321 miles

Nearside Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition side Entrance/exit step low seal corroding (9.7 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 39,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition side Entrance/exit step low seal corroding (9.7 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 38,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 38,192 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 38,192 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 38,091 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 36,657 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 35,019 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 35,019 miles

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

bonnet can not be unlocked . under bonnet checks con not be done

Pass 30 May 2017 33,888 miles

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

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

Second row seat belt buckle casing missing operating ok.

Pass 31 May 2016 31,601 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 28,993 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 26,934 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 25,579 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 25,579 miles

Speed limiter plate missing (6.5.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 23,592 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 23,512 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 21,165 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 19,039 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 16,369 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 14,308 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 10,207 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 YZU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 EF04 YZU, 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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What year was EF04 YZU registered?

EF04 YZU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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