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FY54 YVW

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

168,560 mi
Last recorded168,560 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 YVW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 168,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front steering rack arm slight play

Pass 2 Apr 2016 158,621 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsr and osf (4.1.E.1)

crack in screen not in view or swept area. also play in offside rack arm.

Pass 8 Apr 2015 149,649 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 137,315 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 137,305 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 125,745 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2013 125,730 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 114,038 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 104,906 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 1 Apr 2010 96,898 miles

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

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Fail 31 Mar 2010 96,844 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

slight side movement in o/s steering rack arm

Fail 18 Mar 2009 80,157 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 80,157 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 62,819 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 54,399 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 54,399 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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FY54 YVW is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FY54 YVW, 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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FY54 YVW is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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