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GY53 LYV

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,076 mi
Last recorded124,076 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 LYV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 124,076 miles

Corrosion to front inner sills/doorsteps

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

Front of NSF inner wing corroded

Offside outer sill corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2017 123,988 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Top of NSF inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion to front inner sills/doorsteps

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

Front of NSF inner wing corroded

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2016 120,262 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch fractured but not within 30cm of any component

both front steps corroded front to back

both rear handbrake cables rubbing through

Fail 28 Jan 2016 120,262 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch in front of shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front inner wheel arch fractured but not within 30cm of any component

both front steps corroded front to back

both rear handbrake cables rubbing through

Pass 13 Aug 2015 117,245 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside front inner step corroded but not within 30cm of any component

nearside front inner wing damaged/corroding

offside front inner step corroded but not within 30cm of any component

offside front inner wing corroded but not within 30cm of any component

Pass 16 Aug 2014 107,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front inner wings corroded but just outside area

ns door mirror in poor condishion

Fail 9 Aug 2014 107,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front inner wings corroded but just outside area

ns door mirror in poor condishion

Pass 3 Aug 2013 99,115 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2012 91,242 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

pas system slightly noisey

sidewall on offside tyre slightly cut - not deep enough to reach ply or cords

slight play in rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 6 Aug 2011 84,724 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 79,504 miles

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

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

h/b cables in poor condition

pedal rubbers worn

Fail 10 Aug 2009 75,386 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 75,386 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 59,878 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 59,878 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 42,583 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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GY53 LYV is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc 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 GY53 LYV, 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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GY53 LYV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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