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FD04 YLR

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 YLR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2025

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

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

brake pipes corroded

oil leak

wipers in poor condition

Pass 5 Mar 2024 31,850 miles

corrosion to underneath

Pass 17 Sep 2022 29,071 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021
Pass 5 Jun 2019 27,860 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 26,411 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 25,115 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 19,583 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 19,537 miles

All 4 tyres starting to perish on the sidewalls

Front Brake disc's well corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2015 19,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake disc's well corroded

All 4 tyres starting to perish on the sidewalls

Pass 3 Dec 2014 14,851 miles

both front brake discs badly pitted & corroded on inner faces

rear service brake squealing & tend to snatch on a bit

Pass 2 Jan 2014 9,522 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 8,701 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 7,915 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 7,656 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 7,464 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 7,311 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wiper blades slightly smearing and juddering

Pass 21 Jun 2007 6,580 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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FD04 YLR is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 FD04 YLR, 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 FD04 YLR registered?

FD04 YLR is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 July 2004.

Is FD04 YLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD04 YLR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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