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GY04 LAA

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

176,847 mi
Last recorded176,847 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 LAA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 176,847 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 9 Oct 2018 176,847 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 159,314 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general surface corrosion under body

parking brake 17%

parking brake has slight travel

Pass 19 Oct 2016 139,647 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 139,622 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 139,496 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside inner and outer sill corroded but not with in prescribed area.

Fail 12 Jun 2014 130,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 130,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 121,631 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

offside front door mirror glass damaged

under side of vehicle has corrosion in places

Fail 23 Mar 2013 121,631 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

offside front door mirror glass damaged

under side of vehicle has corrosion in places

Pass 31 Mar 2012 109,720 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside inner rack joint worn

Pass 21 Mar 2011 96,313 miles

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

nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm and perished

offside mirror glass damaged

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 19 Mar 2010 84,376 miles

front brake discs worn thin

nearside mirror case missing

offside mirror case missing and mirror worn

slight play in steering rack

Fail 19 Mar 2010 84,376 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack

front brake discs worn thin

nearside mirror case missing

offside mirror case missing and mirror worn

Pass 27 Mar 2009 73,919 miles

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

off side front tyre worn very low bald on edges 195/70/15C

wear in off side of steering rack

Fail 27 Mar 2009 73,919 miles

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

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

off side front tyre worn very low bald on edges 195/70/15C

wear in off side of steering rack

Pass 28 Mar 2008 61,859 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 47,359 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 20 Mar 2007 47,358 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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GY04 LAA is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 GY04 LAA, 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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GY04 LAA is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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