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FX54 YYU

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 YYU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

all underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 17 Feb 2024

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

all underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Mar 2023

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both wheel arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021

Body panels rusted

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021

Body panels rusted

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2021

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced not seam welded edges inside door area step (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting not seam welded plated over edges incorrectly secured (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2X (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight cut (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bodywork various corrded

Pass 14 Jun 2019 158,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear panel corroded

Offside Rear panel corroded

oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2019 158,778 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear panel corroded

Offside Rear panel corroded

oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2018 153,812 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 153,610 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door step & chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door step & chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 137,939 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side sills & door steps (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 118,459 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 118,459 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 100,347 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 100,347 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 81,196 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 81,196 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 66,459 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 66,459 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 51,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 51,408 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 38,824 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 38,824 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 23,662 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 15,023 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 YYU is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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