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EA04 LXP

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

68,612 mi
Last recorded68,612 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 68,612 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear flexi hose x 2 , coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi , corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to markers (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded & holed , NOT within a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Rear of inner sill / crossmember , corroded & holed . NOT within a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill / front of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To wheel cylinder , corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to markers (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded & holed , NOT within a prescribed area

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to markers (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill before wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage To steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play 2nd bearing , marked (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 68,609 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength MARKED IN YELLOW (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced REAR ARCH UPPER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER REAR ARCH MARKED IN YELLOW (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength MARKED IN YELLOW (5.3.6 (a) (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 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR CORNER MARKED IN YELLOW (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ARCH TO WING MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 May 2020 168,340 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced side door step. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slight damage to bumper.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear leafspring bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear leafspring bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 165,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2018 162,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 8 May 2017 159,489 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

slight corrosion to o/s+n/s rear chassis/bump stop and n/s/r inner sill.

Pass 25 Apr 2016 155,891 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 150,069 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 139,037 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 May 2013 131,840 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 121,730 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 107,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 107,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 94,985 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 85,105 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2008 78,297 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 78,297 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 75,800 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 74,396 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 45,192 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 LXP is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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