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EF04 TXJ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

169,120 mi
Last recorded169,120 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 169,120 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General corrosion around vehicle

Offside Inner sill corroding

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 167,304 miles

General corrosion around vehicle

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 166,181 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 164,837 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2019 158,656 miles

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished

all brake pipes corroded

all inner wheel arches corroded

both inner/outer sills corroded

chassis and inner steps /under body corroded

windscreen stone chip

Fail 18 Feb 2019 158,618 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished

all brake pipes corroded

all inner wheel arches corroded

both inner/outer sills corroded

chassis and inner steps /under body corroded

windscreen stone chip

Pass 13 Feb 2018 153,494 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake pipes corroded

both offside tyres worn to 3mm - legal limit 1.6mm

both outer sills corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

nearside rear tyre valve perished

offside front inner wing corroded

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2017 158,895 miles

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

both front brake pipes corroded

both outer sills corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

windscreen damaged in zone b

Pass 8 Feb 2016 154,878 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 144,710 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 123,302 miles

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

EGR valve appears to be loose

Oil leak

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

deep cut in the tread of the o/s front tyre

exhaust sections are corroded

front brake discs are worn

front tyre wear is uneven

n/s rear foot brake is slower to operate

panel damage

pedal rubbers are worn

power steering pipes are rusted

Fail 31 Jul 2013 123,293 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

EGR valve appears to be loose

Oil leak

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

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

deep cut in the tread of the o/s front tyre

exhaust sections are corroded

front brake discs are worn

front tyre wear is uneven

n/s rear foot brake is slower to operate

panel damage

pedal rubbers are worn

power steering pipes are rusted

Pass 6 Aug 2012 107,662 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2012 107,662 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2011 90,666 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

panel damage

pedal rubbers are worn

power steering pipes are rusted

Fail 4 Jun 2011 90,666 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

panel damage

pedal rubbers are worn

power steering pipes are rusted

Pass 24 Apr 2010 72,013 miles

o/s front tyre is badly worn on the inner edge

screen is damaged outside of the swept area

Fail 24 Apr 2010 72,013 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s front tyre is badly worn on the inner edge

screen is damaged outside of the swept area

Pass 16 Mar 2009 55,376 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 44,796 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 34,772 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 34,772 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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 TXJ is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TXJ, 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 TXJ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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