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EA04 FXE

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,609 mi
Last recorded122,609 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 FXE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 122,609 miles

corrosion to both front wheel archs/sills

Fail 18 Dec 2021 122,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion to both front wheel archs/sills

Pass 14 Dec 2020 110,295 miles

general body corrosion

light corrosion to floor and both inner and outer sills

Pass 24 Oct 2019 102,560 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog not working

Fail 22 Oct 2019 102,557 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate 0.96 reading 2.18 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog not working

Pass 31 Oct 2018 98,547 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 98,547 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2017 97,118 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 97,118 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 94,389 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s to n/s across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 92,090 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear leaf spring bump stop mounting brackets corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2015 92,090 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear leaf spring bump stop mounting brackets corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2014 84,744 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

all brake pipes need cleaning

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front brake pads starting to wear

front n/s seat belt starting to fray

front n/s tyre starting to wear

front o/s seat belt starting to fray

slight play in n/s steering rack arm

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountings,inner and outer sills,outriggers,suspension springs and mountings starting to corrode

Pass 30 Oct 2014 84,744 miles

all brake pipes need cleaning

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front brake pads starting to wear

front n/s seat belt starting to fray

front n/s tyre starting to wear

front o/s seat belt starting to fray

slight play in n/s steering rack arm

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountings,inner and outer sills,outriggers,suspension springs and mountings starting to corrode

Pass 2 Apr 2013 80,755 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

floor panels inner and outer sills are all starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 2 Apr 2013 80,753 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

floor panels inner and outer sills are all starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 16 Mar 2012 75,284 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 75,284 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 70,412 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 64,450 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 57,291 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 46,277 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 46,277 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 46,221 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 36,387 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 FXE is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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