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GY04 VAD

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

141,092 mi
Last recorded141,092 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 141,092 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 141,059 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength As marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 137,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 137,110 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 130,704 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 120,284 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s floor and floor to sills holed and corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2019 120,216 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s floor and floor to sills holed and corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2018 108,925 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 108,892 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 95,859 miles

some corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 28 Sep 2017 95,784 miles

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

some corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 30 Sep 2016 83,352 miles

some corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 30 Sep 2016 83,323 miles

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

some corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 2 Oct 2015 68,320 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 57,573 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 57,559 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 44,745 miles

General underbody corrosion.

Fail 27 Sep 2013 44,745 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

General underbody corrosion.

Offside front tyre worn low, has cuts in tread and a nail in tread.

Offside rear outer sill corroded and holed outside perscribed area.

Pass 19 Sep 2012 40,680 miles

Coolant leak.

Front lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated.

General underbody corrosion.

Nail in Nearside rear tyre.

Nearside outer sill corroded and holed outside perscribed area.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 36,996 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 33,236 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 31,029 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 26,285 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 26,285 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 18,158 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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GY04 VAD is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VAD, 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 VAD is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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