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EF04 YZV

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

194,886 mi
Last recorded194,886 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 YZV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2015 194,886 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

unable to open bonnet

Pass 18 Mar 2014 175,498 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front chassis corroding

offside front inner arch damaged and corroded

rest of body has corrosion

Fail 11 Mar 2014 175,497 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front chassis corroding

offside front inner arch damaged and corroded

rest of body has corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2013 171,419 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 171,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 155,842 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 136,842 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 108,643 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 108,643 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 79,524 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 61,397 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 61,397 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 48,940 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 48,940 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 YZV is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 YZV, 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 YZV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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