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EF04 TXU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,866 mi
Last recorded78,866 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 78,866 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 78,856 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WING (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CROSSMEMBER (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded WHEEL ARCH TO FLOOR (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded STEP SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WING (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CROSSMEMBER (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded WHEEL ARCH TO FLOOR (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 74,795 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 74,795 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 71,114 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 66,639 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 66,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 62,753 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 15 Sep 2011 62,753 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2010 59,602 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 59,602 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2008 30,130 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside park brake weak

Pass 15 Mar 2007 10,376 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 10,376 miles

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

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

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 TXU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TXU, 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 TXU registered?

EF04 TXU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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