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FV04 YBU

2004 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

152,810 mi
Last recorded152,810 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 YBU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 152,810 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Front D bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pedal rubber worn

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear and cross axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak.. Nearside mirror back missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under side very corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2015 147,605 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2015 147,475 miles

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 140,301 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 224,280 miles

Bonnet dont shut on first lock

Oil leak

Windscreen cracked but out of drivers view

Fail 18 Jul 2013 224,280 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Bonnet dont shut on first lock

Oil leak

Windscreen cracked but out of drivers view

Pass 9 Jul 2012 192,022 miles

n/s turbo hose split

Fail 9 Jul 2012 192,022 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s turbo hose split

Pass 9 Jul 2011 160,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 151,099 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

windscreen cracked outside awept area

Pass 16 Jul 2009 150,663 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 139,892 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 102,582 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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FV04 YBU is a 2004 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FV04 YBU, 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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FV04 YBU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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