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EF04 PLZ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,241 mi
Last recorded138,241 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 138,241 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

extensive corrosion to underside of vehicle

extensive welding repairs to underside of vehicle unable to fully inspect due to being undersealed

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 19 Aug 2016 186,965 miles

Both front inner wings some breakage and corrosion

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

Some corrosion offside rear inner sill near rear spring hanger

Pass 13 Aug 2015 178,470 miles

N/S/R inner arch panel holed and corroded

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 166,069 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 160,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrsion underside of vehcile

Fail 10 Jul 2012 142,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 142,463 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 123,071 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 107,314 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

WINDSCREEN WASHERS POOR DELIVERY

Fail 28 Jul 2010 107,304 miles

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

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

BOTH REAR TYRES UNEVEN WEAR

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

WINDSCREEN WASHERS POOR DELIVERY

Pass 27 Jul 2009 91,130 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 91,000 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 77,899 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 77,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 58,131 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 PLZ is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PLZ, 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 PLZ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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