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EA04 FBX

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,313 mi
Last recorded198,313 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 FBX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 198,313 miles

Both side front inner wings corroded and holed but not with in 30cm of a prescribed area

Fail 9 Feb 2018 198,313 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mount, inner wheel arch to floor (2.4.A.3)

Both side front inner wings corroded and holed but not with in 30cm of a prescribed area

Pass 10 Feb 2017 189,887 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount, above bump stop (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear inner sill in poor condition

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount, above bump stop (2.4.A.3)

Offside front chassis rial in poor condition

Offside front inner wing in poor condition

Fail 9 Feb 2017 189,887 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mount, inner wheel arch to floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount, above bump stop (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear inner sill in poor condition

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount, above bump stop (2.4.A.3)

Offside front chassis rial in poor condition

Offside front inner wing in poor condition

Pass 9 Feb 2016 181,575 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front inner wing section is holed outside prescribed area

Nearside Rear inner panel section is holed not considered to be structural or supportive

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

centre propshaft mount is worn to excess

exhaust system is deteriorated

nearside outer body sill section is corrodded

Fail 9 Feb 2016 181,571 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner panel section (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front inner wing section is holed outside prescribed area

Nearside Rear inner panel section is holed not considered to be structural or supportive

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

centre propshaft mount is worn to excess

exhaust system is deteriorated

nearside outer body sill section is corrodded

Pass 20 Feb 2015 172,190 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

center exhaust boxes corroded

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2014 163,773 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 155,409 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 155,406 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 147,698 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 147,695 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r brake slight bind

Fail 11 Feb 2011 138,356 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 138,356 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 126,956 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 117,885 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 103,366 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 88,646 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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EA04 FBX is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EA04 FBX, 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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EA04 FBX is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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