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FY54 YWL

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

118,004 mi
Last recorded118,004 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 YWL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 118,004 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various points front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 107,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 105,941 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 103,703 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 103,702 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2019 102,018 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 102,005 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation possible leaky cylinder (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 97,358 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion under sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 91,731 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 91,730 miles

Central Electrical wiring insecure under back bed by prop (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 89,094 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush all rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Inner nail in tyre

front exhaust box slightly deteriorated

play in inner rack joints

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 81,379 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 81,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 76,076 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2013 76,076 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 65,086 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 59,884 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 53,796 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 47,790 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 40,310 miles

handbrake cable lightly loose

o/s/f+ n/s/f mirror glass light ly damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2007 35,411 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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FY54 YWL is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FY54 YWL, 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 YWL is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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