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EA04 GBZ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

285,616 mi
Last recorded285,616 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 285,616 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 269,767 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 243,873 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

damage o/s/r body

n/s/r shock bottom mount slight damage

Fail 14 Nov 2013 243,415 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

clutch and brake pedel rubbers worn

under bonnet components not checked

Pass 10 Nov 2012 220,316 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside rear lower shock absorber mounting bolt bent

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 220,316 miles

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

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

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside rear lower shock absorber mounting bolt bent

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 187,075 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Nearside rear lower shock absorber mount/bolt bent

Wear in both steering arm inner balljoints

Fail 3 Nov 2011 187,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

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)

end float in both rear hubs

leaf spring bushes slightly worn

n/s/f disc scored

play in front anti roll bar bushes

wishbone bushes split

Pass 31 Aug 2010 159,046 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 159,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 135,826 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 135,826 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 135,771 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front steering arms have slight play

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 107,760 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 107,760 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 80,107 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

Rear axle has end float at the wheels

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 GBZ is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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