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FV04 YGY

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

197,002 mi
Last recorded197,002 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 YGY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 197,002 miles

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

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 192,944 miles

Nearside Front step corroded

Offside Front step corroded

Fail 28 Dec 2016 192,451 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative ALL (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FRONT AND REAR OF REAR SPRING (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WING (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FRONT AND REAR OF REAR SPRING (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Above rear axle (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Above rear axle (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 186,183 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 186,183 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 178,874 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 176,941 miles

gear box mount worn

os rear tyre out of shape

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 157,120 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 144,109 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 144,105 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rev lights not working

Pass 30 Nov 2010 129,560 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 129,560 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 90,341 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 42,588 miles

n/s/f fog light inoprative

Fail 25 Feb 2009 42,588 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f fog light inoprative

Pass 31 Dec 2007 26,708 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 26,704 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 21 Sep 2007 23,228 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

N/S/F Fog light not working

Oil leak

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 YGY is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FV04 YGY, 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 YGY is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 August 2004.

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