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EG04 LYY

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

87,901 mi
Last recorded87,901 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 LYY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 87,901 miles

Off side rear tyre side wall cracking

Sump has a slight oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2017 87,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Off side rear tyre side wall cracking

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Sump has a slight oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2016 82,005 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 82,005 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 79,221 miles

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

Offside rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 22 Jun 2015 79,221 miles

Offside rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 4 Jul 2014 74,985 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 74,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 68,409 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 68,409 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 60,579 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 60,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 51,839 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 44,450 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 37,550 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 37,550 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 32,862 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 32,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 28,557 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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EG04 LYY is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EG04 LYY, 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 EG04 LYY registered?

EG04 LYY is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 July 2004.

Is EG04 LYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG04 LYY shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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