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GY04 UMG

2004 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,426 mi
Last recorded81,426 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 UMG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2026 81,426 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 69,858 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill support panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg split (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill centre (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 69,042 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 69,042 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 67,303 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 67,302 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 63,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valance corroded

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

Underbody general surface corrosion

Fail 12 Feb 2022 63,383 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valance corroded

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

Underbody general surface corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2020 63,057 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 59,481 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 59,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 51,957 miles

front brake discs rusting / worn and near side front outer brake pad worn low

Fail 27 Feb 2018 51,939 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded off side inner sill area under step (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs rusting / worn and near side front outer brake pad worn low

Pass 14 Mar 2017 50,574 miles

off side inner sill area behind step rusted through

oil leaks

Pass 14 Mar 2016 48,779 miles

off side front inner sill area rusted through

off side rear metal brake pipe rusting in places

Pass 13 Mar 2015 45,895 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 41,425 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 35,796 miles

Slight play in n/s steering arm

Washers & wipers poor

n/s/f tyre a bit low

o/s/f tyre a bit low

Fail 25 Mar 2010 35,796 miles

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Slight play in n/s steering arm

Washers & wipers poor

n/s/f tyre a bit low

o/s/f tyre a bit low

Pass 10 Mar 2009 29,149 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 29 Mar 2008 23,503 miles

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

play in n/s steering rack

rear axle very close to bump stops

Fail 28 Mar 2008 23,503 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

front discs worn

front pads worn

n/s/f tyre low

o/s/f tyre low

o/s/f wiper arm not parking correctly

play in n/s steering rack

rear axle very close to bump stops

Fail 27 Mar 2007 17,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front inner arches & suspension very dirty - on limit of refusal to test

Pass 27 Mar 2007 17,442 miles

front inner arches & suspension very dirty - on limit of refusal to test

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 UMG is a 2004 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UMG, 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 UMG is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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