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FY04 ZYV

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

141,403 mi
Last recorded141,403 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 ZYV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 141,403 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

NO REAR SEATS FITTED

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside front subframe bolt damaged

prop bearing worn

Pass 6 Oct 2023

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged outside drivers view of the road

Pass 7 Oct 2022

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged outside drivers view of the road

Pass 12 Oct 2021
Pass 7 Oct 2020 136,000 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 136,000 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 133,912 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 129,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced bolt loose (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear light lens covered in paint

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear body sides corroded/sharp edges

bonnet release very poor

Fail 3 Oct 2018 129,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced bolt loose (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear light lens covered in paint

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear body sides corroded/sharp edges

bonnet release very poor

Fail 2 Oct 2018 129,385 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced bolt loose (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear light lens covered in paint

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear body sides corroded/sharp edges

bonnet release very poor

wipers poor

Pass 11 Sep 2017

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

buck in poor condition

corrosion to os outer sill but not within prescribed areas

Pass 21 Jun 2016

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear across axle metal brake pipes corroding (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer sill corroding but not within 30cm of a structural point

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer sill corroding but not within 30cm of a structural point

Pass 4 Jun 2015 98,287 miles

Nearside 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)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2014 92,096 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 83,955 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 83,943 miles

Offside Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 79,033 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 76,363 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 65,904 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 56,149 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 43,019 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 43,019 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2007 25,250 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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FY04 ZYV is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FY04 ZYV, 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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What year was FY04 ZYV registered?

FY04 ZYV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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