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EF04 TGE

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017

Engine oil leak

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch slight corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre perished on outer sidewall

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

Nearside Front Upper wing mirror glass missing at time of test

Nearside Front Wing mirror outer casing missing at time of test

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

Offside Rear Outer sill slight corrosion

Rear Silencer of exhaust slight deterioration

Fail 14 Aug 2017

Engine oil leak

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch slight corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre perished on outer sidewall

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

Nearside Front Upper wing mirror glass missing at time of test

Nearside Front Wing mirror outer casing missing at time of test

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

Offside Rear Outer sill slight corrosion

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

Rear Silencer of exhaust slight deterioration

Pass 8 Sep 2016 108,313 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Glass (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Silencer of exhaust slight deterioration

Fail 12 Aug 2016

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sill marked in yellow chalk (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Body mount marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch marked in yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear chassis out rigger marked in yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill marked in yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sill marked in yellow chalk (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis marked in yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch marked in yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear chassis out rigger marked in yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Glass (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 102,978 miles

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

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

both sides front inner door steps slight corrosion

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

n/s/r outer sill slight corrosion

o/s/f outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2014 98,219 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2014 98,219 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2013 92,642 miles

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

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

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

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)

brake pedal anti-slip starting to wear

n/s/r tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 12 Jul 2013 92,642 miles

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

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

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)

brake pedal anti-slip starting to wear

n/s/r tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 29 Jun 2012 85,556 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear wheel archies slight corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2011 278,863 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

all four wheel archies has slight corrosion

brake pedal anti-slip rubber slighty worn

Fail 17 Jun 2011 278,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

all four wheel archies has slight corrosion

brake pedal anti-slip rubber slighty worn

Pass 2 Jul 2010 230,723 miles

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

slight damage n/s mirror

Fail 2 Jul 2010 230,723 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight damage n/s mirror

Pass 3 Jun 2009 178,258 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 178,254 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2008 125,227 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 26 May 2007 79,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2007 79,292 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 TGE 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 TGE, 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 TGE is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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