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FM04 PYU

2004 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,755 mi
Last recorded113,755 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 PYU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 113,755 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 106,588 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 99,518 miles

bonnet not locking in position properly.

both front coil springs corroded.

both front lower arm bushes splitting and perishing.

both rear handbrake cables worn.

n/s/f tyre has a cut.

o/s/r tyre has sidewall damage.

small stone chip on zone A and B.

Fail 9 Feb 2013 99,486 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f tyre has a cut.

o/s/r tyre has sidewall damage.

small stone chip on zone A and B.

bonnet not locking in position properly.

both front coil springs corroded.

both front lower arm bushes splitting and perishing.

both rear handbrake cables worn.

Pass 25 Feb 2012 94,342 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 94,298 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 88,905 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 81,064 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 72,545 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 65,010 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 65,010 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 158,235 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 158,235 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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FM04 PYU is a 2004 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FM04 PYU, 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 FM04 PYU?

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What year was FM04 PYU registered?

FM04 PYU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 June 2004.

Is FM04 PYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM04 PYU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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