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EF04 TSZ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

174,545 mi
Last recorded174,545 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2021 174,545 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 168,942 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 165,842 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 159,945 miles

CRACK IN SCREEN

O/S INNER SILL CORRODED

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Fail 8 Aug 2018 159,916 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/S INNER SILL CORRODED

CRACK IN SCREEN

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 13 Jul 2017 148,701 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 131,242 miles

CRACK IN SCREEN

Fail 13 Jul 2016 131,242 miles

CRACK IN SCREEN

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 123,060 miles

centre of offside inner body sill has a corrosion hole

Fail 8 Jul 2015 123,060 miles

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

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

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

centre of offside inner body sill has a corrosion hole

Pass 22 Jul 2014 121,722 miles

nearside mid section sill, excessivley corroded but not withing a prescribed area

offside front wheel bearing noisy when rotated

Fail 22 Jul 2014 121,722 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside mid section sill, excessivley corroded but not withing a prescribed area

offside front wheel bearing noisy when rotated

Pass 20 Jun 2013 120,306 miles

nearside front foglight lamp broken

Pass 26 Jun 2012 119,319 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 119,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 117,679 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 112,704 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 112,704 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 103,737 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 103,737 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 92,221 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 92,221 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 69,986 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 TSZ is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 TSZ, 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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What year was EF04 TSZ registered?

EF04 TSZ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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