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FX54 YBJ

2004 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

161,415 mi
Last recorded161,415 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 YBJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2016 161,415 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner step (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front spring mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear spring mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front spring mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear spring mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

exhaust skin peeling

underbody rotten

Pass 19 Aug 2015 145,025 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

lower door steps holed and corroded (non-structural or load bearing)

underbody/outriggers corroded at rear

various brake pipes corroded, but not weak

Fail 19 Aug 2015 145,025 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

lower door steps holed and corroded (non-structural or load bearing)

underbody/outriggers corroded at rear

various brake pipes corroded, but not weak

Pass 26 Aug 2014 136,592 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear inner wing holed/corroded (non structural)

various brake pipes corroding slightly

Fail 21 Aug 2014 136,590 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear inner wing holed/corroded (non structural)

various brake pipes corroding slightly

Fail 30 Aug 2013 127,388 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 127,388 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 122,261 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on shoulders

offside rear outer sill holed (chassis based vehicle)

scratches on inside of screen in zone A

Fail 29 Aug 2012 122,261 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on shoulders

offside rear outer sill holed (chassis based vehicle)

scratches on inside of screen in zone A

Pass 2 Sep 2011 117,969 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 117,967 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 110,065 miles

both wiper blades are starting to split

Pass 26 Aug 2009 99,057 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 85,280 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 85,280 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 62,717 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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FX54 YBJ is a 2004 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FX54 YBJ, 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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FX54 YBJ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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