2004 · 20 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2004 Iveco Daily MOT pass rate and common faults

218 MOT tests in 2024. 57.8% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time57.8%
Failed or needed repairs42.2%
Typical mileage at test131,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 218 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded7.8%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements7.3%
  3. Rear fog lamp: not working5.5%
  4. Service brake imbalance: across an axle5.0%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.6%
  6. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements4.6%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.1%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.2%
  9. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.2%
  10. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes54.6%
  2. Lights & electrics44.5%
  3. Body & chassis18.3%
  4. Suspension16.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.3%
  6. Steering5.5%
  7. Tyres4.1%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.4%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.8%
  3. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced11.5%
  4. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced11.0%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2004 Iveco Daily?

In 2024, 57.8% of 2004 Iveco Daily cars passed their MOT first time, across 218 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Iveco Daily?

The most common failure reasons were rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; rear fog lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2004 Iveco Daily reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).