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EA04 FYF

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

391,337 mi
Last recorded391,337 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 391,337 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Power steering ram(s) has free play between ball-pin and valve but separation is unlikely n/s./f (2.3.5)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated o/s/f (2.2.D.2d)

slight fluid leak from engine

Pass 3 Sep 2015 381,769 miles

Body has slight corrosion all round (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 381,747 miles

Brake pipe leaking nsf inner wing brake pipe splite (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 372,012 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Gearbox mounting defective

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Feb 2015 371,968 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Gearbox mounting defective

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Sep 2014 364,473 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Aug 2014 363,172 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Sep 2013 348,921 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 348,574 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 331,388 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Gearbox mounting defective

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 307,905 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 307,895 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 287,536 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 287,453 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 249,222 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 249,213 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 216,532 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 216,479 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 190,723 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 190,716 miles

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

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 184,356 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 119,851 miles

Nail in Offside Rear Tyre

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

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

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 FYF is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FYF, 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 FYF is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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