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FA04 YML

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

223,723 mi
Last recorded223,723 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 YML
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 223,723 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 195,849 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 188,546 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 188,454 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 76,016 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 175,992 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

various holes and corrision under side of vehicle

Pass 26 Jul 2013 160,616 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 144,885 miles

chassis and under body corroding

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Jul 2012 144,885 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

chassis and under body corroding

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2011 122,467 miles

Corrosion to underbody areas, bodywork, suspension components and brake pipes

OSF wing mirror lense damaged

Slight fluid stain/leak around gearbox & engine

Fail 4 Jul 2011 122,467 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Corrosion to underbody areas, bodywork, suspension components and brake pipes

OSF wing mirror lense damaged

Slight fluid stain/leak around gearbox & engine

Pass 15 Jul 2010 109,854 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 109,853 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 94,089 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 94,089 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 74,457 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 74,457 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 60,954 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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FA04 YML is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FA04 YML, 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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FA04 YML is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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