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EF04 AEY

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,587 mi
Last recorded45,587 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 AEY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 45,587 miles

Age related surface corrosion

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened shock absdorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 44,763 miles

Nearside Front body has corrosion on inner arch, non prescribed area

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear chassis has corrosion setting in toward rear

Pass 9 Aug 2024 44,218 miles

Nearside Front Inner arch wall has corrosion.

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward leaf mounting point prescribed area has corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bump stop area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward leaf mounting point prescribed area has corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bump stop area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 43,899 miles

Nearside Front Inner tub/arch/inner wall has corrosion, non prescribed area

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward leaf mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022

Nearside Front inner arch has corrosion. non prescribed area

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

no reverse

Pass 29 Jul 2020 42,990 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 41,600 miles

reverse lights not working

Pass 17 May 2018 41,028 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2018 41,018 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view to front impaired by crack (6.9.1b)

Nearside Front outline marker lamp(s) not working (1.1.B.1c)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill as marked (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 40,066 miles

Offside Front Tyre waering on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2016 38,141 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2015 36,082 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 33,857 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 31,675 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 27,614 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 22,766 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 19,430 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 19,430 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 15,532 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 15,532 miles

Centre Front Obligatory mirror insecure (6.6.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 12,421 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 9,971 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 6,756 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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EF04 AEY is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 EF04 AEY, 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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EF04 AEY is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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