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FG04 YLA

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,298 mi
Last recorded153,298 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 YLA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 153,298 miles

chassis corroding

nearside wiper poor

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

sills and steps corroding some boarder line pass

Fail 23 Aug 2012 153,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chassis corroding

nearside wiper poor

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

sills and steps corroding some boarder line pass

Pass 8 Aug 2011 129,378 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 129,349 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 105,666 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 91,531 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 91,531 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 73,892 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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FG04 YLA is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FG04 YLA, 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 FG04 YLA registered?

FG04 YLA is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is FG04 YLA safe to buy?

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