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EX04 YPD

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

181,356 mi
Last recorded181,356 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 YPD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 181,356 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 171,638 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 171,638 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 159,914 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body surface rust

Fail 31 Oct 2023 159,909 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body surface rust

Pass 3 Jan 2023 152,867 miles

Nearside Front inner wing/chassis corroded & holed, just outside prescribed area

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (in engine bay) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wing corroded & holed, outside prescribed area

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis - both sides above axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides - perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both sides inner wing/floor heavily corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 152,867 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front inner wing/chassis corroded & holed, just outside prescribed area

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (in engine bay) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wing corroded & holed, outside prescribed area

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis - both sides above axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides - perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both sides inner wing/floor heavily corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 148,084 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Door step corroded (underside)

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Arch corroded (rear section)

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around bump stop area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Arch, front section corroded

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inside engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Center Sill heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Center Sill heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Outer rigger heavily corroded

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around bump stop area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Cross member corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 148,080 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 73% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Door step corroded (underside)

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Arch corroded (rear section)

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around bump stop area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Arch, front section corroded

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inside engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Center Sill heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Center Sill heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Outer rigger heavily corroded

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around bump stop area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Cross member corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 144,120 miles

Offside Front inner wing corroded & holed, not prescribed or structural

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both undersills corroded & holed, not prescribed or structural

Fail 15 Jan 2021 144,119 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front inner wing corroded & holed, not prescribed or structural

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both undersills corroded & holed, not prescribed or structural

Pass 23 Jan 2020 140,461 miles

Engine Oil Leak

Nearside Rear Inner Sill Corroded

Offside Front Inner Sill Corroded

Offside Front Upper Inner Arch Area Corroded

Offside Rear Inner Sill Corroded

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 140,461 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Near Fuel Tank (2 Sections) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inside Wheel Arch Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Engine Oil Leak

Nearside Rear Inner Sill Corroded

Offside Front Inner Sill Corroded

Offside Front Upper Inner Arch Area Corroded

Offside Rear Inner Sill Corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 136,412 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded.

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded.

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded.

Offside Front Inner arch corroded.

Offside Front Inner sill corroded.

Offside Front Outer sill corroded.

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded.

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 136,412 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit of 1.90 1/m (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded.

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded.

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded.

Offside Front Inner arch corroded.

Offside Front Inner sill corroded.

Offside Front Outer sill corroded.

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded.

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 130,038 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 130,038 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 124,240 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jan 2017 124,239 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jan 2016 117,549 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 117,547 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 110,541 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 104,345 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 104,345 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 98,185 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 91,668 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 91,668 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 84,632 miles

n/s wiper blade split

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 84,621 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 26 Feb 2010 77,031 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 64,936 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 46,288 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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EX04 YPD is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 EX04 YPD, 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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EX04 YPD is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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