MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,199 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring hanger (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring hanger (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has a flat spot (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front door inner steps corroded and holed
both front inner wings corroded and holed
underside body and chassis badly corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front door inner steps corroded and holed
both front inner wings corroded and holed
underside body and chassis badly corroded
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
near side front under sill holed
Front brake application slightly uneven
Nearside rear wheel arch corroded but no sharp edge
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside inner sill corroded but outside perscribed area
Offside mirror cover damaged
Offside wiper smearing slightly
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear lens and offside mirror cover damaged
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear lens and offside mirror cover damaged
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
1.surface corrosion of all floors undersills chassis and x members
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
FG04 YLU is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
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 FG04 YLU, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of FG04 YLU?
You can check the full history of FG04 YLU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was FG04 YLU registered?
FG04 YLU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 March 2004.
Is FG04 YLU safe to buy?
The MOT history for FG04 YLU shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FG04 YLU have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FG04 YLU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.