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EF04 TFN

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

190,121 mi
Last recorded190,121 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 190,121 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 177,378 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 177,378 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen seriously discoloured and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 162,175 miles

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

Offside Front inner flitch damage

Offside Front outer mirrow damage

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 150,689 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush bothsides (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 150,684 miles

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush bothsides (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 143,449 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 143,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise exhaust needs attention outer skin falling of silencor,

front grll needs attention danger of falling off,

Pass 9 Jun 2014 142,896 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 142,896 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 132,615 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 132,615 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 113,578 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Jul 2010 113,578 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Jul 2009 100,377 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2009 100,377 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2008 85,110 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 85,108 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 68,877 miles

Front brake disc slightly worn.

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 TFN is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 TFN, 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 TFN is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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