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EF04 TJV

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

111,442 mi
Last recorded111,442 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 111,442 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 103,287 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded/damaged

n/s/r outer wheel rim (outer) damaged/bent

o/s/f outer/inner sill corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r drop link bushes deteriorated

rear lighting board damaged/bent

Fail 29 Sep 2017 103,285 miles

Direction indicators not working all (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/step area (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded/damaged

n/s/r outer wheel rim (outer) damaged/bent

o/s/f outer/inner sill corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r drop link bushes deteriorated

o/s/r brake back plate moist

rear lighting board damaged/bent

Pass 3 Oct 2016 98,124 miles

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

o/s/r wheel arch cover incomplete/damaged (just acceptable)

prop shaft centre line bearing worn

rear leaf spring bushes worn (just acceptable)

rear lighting frame/panel twisted and distorted (just acceptable)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 98,122 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure drop link (2.4.G.3a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure drop link (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/door apature (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

o/s/r wheel arch cover incomplete/damaged (just acceptable)

prop shaft centre line bearing worn

rear leaf spring bushes worn (just acceptable)

rear lighting frame/panel twisted and distorted (just acceptable)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 86,068 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 85,971 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 100,021 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 193,708 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 183,481 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 168,544 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 149,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 19 May 2010 129,910 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

wear in brake pedal antislip

Pass 19 May 2010 129,910 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

wear in brake pedal antislip

Fail 27 May 2009 110,496 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 110,496 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 90,653 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 90,637 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 79,168 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 79,168 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 TJV 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 TJV, 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 TJV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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