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FP04 YJS

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

219,978 mi
Last recorded219,978 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 YJS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 219,978 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Sep 2017 219,978 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jun 2017 218,339 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis front of leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

serious oil leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre brake pipe corroded ( on limit )

drivers seat belt frayed

Pass 27 Jun 2016 207,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 200,617 miles

Play In The Inner Steering Joints

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 182,250 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 159,003 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres mishapen in tread

Fail 30 Jul 2013 159,003 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres mishapen in tread

Fail 24 Jun 2013 156,800 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 126,406 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 126,406 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 94,903 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 94,406 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 90,038 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 90,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 May 2008 73,390 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 73,388 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 May 2007 57,449 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 May 2007 57,449 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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FP04 YJS is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 FP04 YJS, 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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FP04 YJS is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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