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EA04 GGE

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

148,874 mi
Last recorded148,874 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2015 148,874 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2015 148,874 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 142,081 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 134,321 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 127,195 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 127,195 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 115,180 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 115,167 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 100,816 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 82,745 miles

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

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

offside rear hand brake cable starting to stick

offside side body marker light not working

rear axle brake back plates damp

rear outer body marker lights not working and lens missing

Fail 28 May 2008 82,745 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

rear axle brake back plates damp

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

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

offside rear hand brake cable starting to stick

offside side body marker light not working

rear outer body marker lights not working and lens missing

Pass 31 May 2007 63,843 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

nearside rear brake juddering slightly

offside rear side marker inop

Fail 30 May 2007 63,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

offside rear side marker inop

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 GGE is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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