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EA04 FCN

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

151,847 mi
Last recorded151,847 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 FCN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 151,847 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner/outer sill, floor and both sides inner wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear inner/outer sills, chassis, cross-member and all 4 inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 151,847 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner/outer sill, floor and both sides inner wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear inner/outer sills, chassis, cross-member and all 4 inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 150,671 miles

few corrosions at the rear outside prscribed area

Pass 26 Jun 2017 146,937 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 146,937 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel tank insecure strap broken (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 May 2016 143,615 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside vehicle has slight damage

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 May 2016 143,612 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side door (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside vehicle has slight damage

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 138,485 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes splitting and parting

o/s rear tyre low in tread and worn on edges

Fail 1 Apr 2015 138,473 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front wishbone rear bushes splitting

general corrosion to under side of vehicle

o/s rear tyre getting low in tread and worn edges

rear crossmember corroded and holed not perscribed

Pass 8 Apr 2014 129,740 miles

all rear chassis rear crossmember front steps outer sills and rear inner wings to floors all corroded not in perscribed areas

both front brake discs lipped and worn pads low

coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

o/s rear tyre getting low in tread and cracking

Fail 31 Mar 2014 129,573 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all rear chassis rear crossmember front steps outer sills and rear inner wings to floors all corroded not in perscribed areas

both front brake discs lipped and worn pads low

coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

o/s rear tyre getting low in tread and cracking

Pass 8 Mar 2013 117,985 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 117,985 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 107,940 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 97,939 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 89,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 77,037 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 77,037 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2008 68,649 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 56,182 miles

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

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 FCN is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FCN, 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 FCN is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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