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EA04 GBY

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

159,201 mi
Last recorded159,201 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 159,201 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both N/S and O/S low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake could do with slight adjustment

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also both N/S & O/S leaf springs starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 159,185 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working also position light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both N/S and O/S low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake could do with slight adjustment

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also both N/S & O/S leaf springs starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 156,789 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner

Fail 3 Feb 2018 156,789 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner

Pass 13 Sep 2016 151,560 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 151,552 miles

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

Oil leak

damage to intercooler

damage to offside outersill

exhaust clamp missing from tailpipe

nearside front brake disc scored

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Sep 2014 151,552 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

damage to intercooler

damage to offside outersill

exhaust clamp missing from tailpipe

nearside front brake disc scored

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2009 141,222 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 141,221 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 112,294 miles

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

rear hubs have slight end float

Pass 14 Feb 2007 85,782 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 85,782 miles

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

Rear axle has end float at wheels

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

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 GBY is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GBY, 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 GBY is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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