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EA04 FWK

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

298,696 mi
Last recorded298,696 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 298,696 miles

play in n/s rack end

play in propshaft center bearing

slight end float to both rear hubs

Fail 20 Mar 2018 298,696 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in n/s rack end

play in propshaft center bearing

slight end float to both rear hubs

Pass 17 Mar 2017 384,615 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 384,612 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 263,233 miles

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

slight end float in both rear hubs

Fail 16 Mar 2015 243,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

handbrake only just met requirements

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 16 Mar 2015 243,677 miles

handbrake only just met requirements

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 21 Mar 2014 232,072 miles

Centre Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

n/s/ outer sill damaged

powersteering fluid low

Fail 17 Mar 2014 232,072 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

n/s/ outer sill damaged

powersteering fluid low

Pass 28 Mar 2013 217,150 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 217,150 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 197,775 miles

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 26 Mar 2012 197,665 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 187,667 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 187,655 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 156,329 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 156,219 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 129,513 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 101,536 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 72,599 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 72,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 FWK is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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