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EF04 AVV

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

215,533 mi
Last recorded215,533 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 AVV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 215,533 miles

Both front lower arm bushes perished

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Inner and outer sills corroded

Nearside front outer sill damaged and slightly corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner and outer sills corroded

Offside rear corner of bumper missing

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

Various welding repairs previously done

Fail 18 Jul 2018 215,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front lower arm bushes perished

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside front outer sill damaged and slightly corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside rear corner of bumper missing

Various welding repairs previously done

Pass 19 Jun 2017 203,696 miles

Oil leak ()

replacement speedo fitted last known mileage 151169

various patches welded to underside

Fail 1 Jun 2017 151,169 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

bonnet cannot be opened with key

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

clutch pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth

Pass 8 Jul 2016 146,577 miles

Oil leak ()

bonnet can not be opened with key

Fail 30 Jun 2016 146,186 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

bonnet can not be opened with key

Pass 25 Jun 2015 134,934 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 134,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 122,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 122,525 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 99,598 miles

both front anti roll bar D bushes worn

both front wish bone bushes splitting

front wipers slightly smearing

o/s/f seat belt starting to fray

Fail 24 Jan 2013 99,584 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front anti roll bar D bushes worn

both front wish bone bushes splitting

front wipers slightly smearing

n/s/f brake binding

o/s/f seat belt starting to fray

Fail 5 Dec 2011 78,407 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 78,407 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 64,058 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 58,099 miles

o/s driveshaft centre bearing rough when turned

Fail 28 Apr 2010 58,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

o/s driveshaft centre bearing rough when turned

Pass 28 Apr 2009 45,602 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 45,592 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 36,961 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 36,961 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 25,338 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 AVV is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 EF04 AVV, 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 AVV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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