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EA04 XBJ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

293,802 mi
Last recorded293,802 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 XBJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 293,802 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 280,238 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 262,151 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 249,258 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 235,672 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smears on window (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer and inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 235,672 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smears on window (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer and inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 230,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r low on tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 120,350 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 120,350 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 118,627 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 118,627 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 114,546 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 92,271 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 92,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 71,234 miles

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)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 49,282 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 49,282 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 31,858 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 21,778 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 16,340 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 16,337 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 11,558 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 11,556 miles

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

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 XBJ is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc 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 XBJ, 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 XBJ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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