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CW04 ECV

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

218,479 mi
Last recorded218,479 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW04 ECV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 218,479 miles

water leak engine..slight roughness front wheel bearings..

Fail 4 Apr 2017 218,477 miles

Fuel system component leaking injection pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

water leak engine..slight roughness front wheel bearings..

Pass 29 Mar 2016 217,100 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 23 Mar 2016 217,098 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

underside heavily undersealed

water leak , top hose burst

Pass 18 Apr 2015 211,445 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 31 Mar 2015 211,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Vehicle underbody & chassis rusting.

Pass 17 Mar 2014 202,306 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 202,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 199,391 miles

general corrosion around vehicle

Fail 19 Mar 2013 199,390 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

general corrosion around vehicle

Pass 14 Mar 2012 194,793 miles

o/s/fbrake pipe corroded..corrosion front discs..slight distortion front discs

Fail 14 Mar 2012 194,793 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/fbrake pipe corroded..corrosion front discs..slight distortion front discs

Pass 24 Mar 2011 192,926 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 192,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

CORROSION TO FRONT BRAKE DISCS.

Pass 25 Mar 2010 190,991 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 190,991 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2009 154,767 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 154,767 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 124,329 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 124,329 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 91,178 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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CW04 ECV is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 CW04 ECV, 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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CW04 ECV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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