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EA04 LWL

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

144,877 mi
Last recorded144,877 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 144,877 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 144,877 miles

Central Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced passenger step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill back (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill back (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner arch area (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2018 139,552 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 139,552 miles

Central Seat belt installation has a sharp edge which could or is likely to cut or abrade the webbing. 2nd row cut (10.1 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing cut (10.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 128,829 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 128,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 121,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres. (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 121,107 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill under step. (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective first row aisle seat. (5.2.5b)

Rear Entrance/exit step anti-slip provision deteriorated to the extent that it is likely to be a trip hazard or cause injury. (6.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres. (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 110,149 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 110,149 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 215,062 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

pedal rubber split

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 16 Oct 2014 96,542 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 19 Feb 2014 93,326 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

rear step corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2013 79,531 miles

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

fluid on rear back plates

Pass 22 Mar 2012 76,847 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

play in rear prop shaft centre bearing

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 13 Mar 2012 76,847 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs rusty and worn

play in rear prop shaft centre bearing

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 18 Mar 2011 74,140 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 74,140 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 63,184 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 54,083 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 46,837 miles

Front wheel trims fitted.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 38,431 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 27,112 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 LWL is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LWL, 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 LWL is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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