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EF04 TVL

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

174,507 mi
Last recorded174,507 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 174,507 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 174,479 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded at abs module to joiner on bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced footstep within 30cm of subframe mounting bolt (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at subframe cradle inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering rack union (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre irreparable location ()

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

secondary bonnet catch ineffective advice adjustment or repair

Pass 23 Jun 2020 166,055 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under bonnet near ABS modulator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Slight movement in both rear halfshafts offside worse of the 2

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 166,024 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 158,109 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 158,069 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play end float (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play end float (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 141,060 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 141,056 miles

Emissions not tested Engine has oil leak and oil light flashing (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 137,721 miles

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

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

exhaust poor

Fail 9 Oct 2015 137,721 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust poor

Pass 19 May 2014 133,242 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 133,201 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

osr tyre binding slightly

Pass 30 May 2013 130,955 miles

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

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

Oil leak

damage to near side front bumper

Fail 24 May 2013 130,955 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

damage to near side front bumper

Fail 24 May 2013 130,955 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

damage to near side front bumper

Pass 10 May 2012 129,652 miles

nsf bumper damaged

osf seatbelt slight fraying

Fail 9 May 2012 129,636 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nsf bumper damaged

osf seatbelt slight fraying

Pass 12 May 2011 124,192 miles

Coolant leak

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

front discs worn

Fail 12 May 2011 124,192 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front discs worn

Pass 2 Jun 2010 118,443 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 118,443 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 102,446 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 102,446 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 89,262 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 72,395 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 72,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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 TVL is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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