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EA04 FXF

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

118,636 mi
Last recorded118,636 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 FXF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 118,636 miles

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 118,636 miles

Nearside wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 113,879 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 108,033 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 108,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 107,842 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 107,561 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

parking brake warning lamp inoperative

Fail 28 Aug 2012 107,440 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

parking brake warning lamp inoperative

Fail 17 Apr 2012 105,607 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 105,607 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 99,270 miles

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms rear mounting bushes starting to wear and split

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and insecure

Fail 4 May 2011 99,246 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms rear mounting bushes starting to wear and split

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and insecure

Pass 27 Jul 2010 95,304 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 87,465 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 87,465 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 82,123 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 78,329 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 72,057 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 64,142 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2008 64,141 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 59,742 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 59,742 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 49,002 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 49,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 43,088 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 FXF is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FXF, 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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What year was EA04 FXF registered?

EA04 FXF is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 April 2004.

Is EA04 FXF safe to buy?

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