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EF04 LXD

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

160,054 mi
Last recorded160,054 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 160,054 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive and from n/s/r (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

previous repairs to chassis, and heavily under sealed

signs of corrosion on body

under body has surface corrosion

Pass 11 May 2018 152,460 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill holed but not with in 30cm of mounting points

Offside Front Inner sill holed but not with in 30cm of mounting points

Oil leak ()

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

excessive under body corrosion

tipper body rusty and holed

Fail 2 May 2018 152,460 miles

Central Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering prop mount area (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering arch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering door step (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Inner sill holed but not with in 30cm of mounting points

Offside Front Inner sill holed but not with in 30cm of mounting points

Oil leak ()

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

excessive under body corrosion

tipper body rusty and holed

Pass 4 May 2017 143,540 miles

Oil leak ()

Upper body bed is corrosion

windscreen has crank but not in driver view

Fail 3 May 2017 143,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam on main bean (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bed (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill and door step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bed (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Upper body bed is corrosion

windscreen has crank but not in driver view

Pass 3 May 2016 136,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre prop mount worn

oil leak

Fail 3 May 2016 136,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre prop mount worn

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2015 124,896 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 124,896 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 11,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 17 Apr 2013

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

mileage not clearly displayed.

Fail 17 Apr 2013

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

mileage not clearly displayed.

Pass 23 Mar 2012
Fail 16 Mar 2012

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 107,667 miles

Front Lower Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 107,667 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Lower Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 100,272 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 85,888 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 63,842 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 39,345 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 LXD is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LXD, 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 LXD is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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