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EF04 WNT

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

121,502 mi
Last recorded121,502 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 121,502 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 121,500 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30cm of spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30cm of spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 115,499 miles

both front lower ball joint rubbers split and in poor condition

o/s front brake pipe corrded and in poor condition

power steering pipe inscure ajcent to alternator

rear brake pipes corrded and in poor condition

rear chassia legs crossmember and tow bar mounts corrded and in poor condition

rear exhaust box blowing and in very poor condition

vehicle underside corrded and in poor condition

Fail 16 Jul 2024 115,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner top shock mount (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s rear chassia leg ajcent to rear spring rear mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front lower ball joint rubbers split and in poor condition

o/s front brake pipe corrded and in poor condition

power steering pipe inscure ajcent to alternator

rear brake pipes corrded and in poor condition

rear chassia legs crossmember and tow bar mounts corrded and in poor condition

rear exhaust box blowing and in very poor condition

unable to open bonnet

unable to open fuel cap

vehicle underside corrded and in poor condition

Pass 4 Aug 2023 111,273 miles

Offside Front Driver step corroded and in poor condition

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 111,271 miles

Nearside Fuel tank insecure Chassis leg corroded in very poor condition adjacent to fuel tank strap (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting excessive corrosion adjacent to leaf spring mounts offside and nearside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Corrosion front wheel arches not effecting overall security stability

Front Tyres in poor condition close to wear indicators

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

Offside Front Driver step corroded and in poor condition

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 107,786 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 107,715 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both poor (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 103,034 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes starting to rust by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 99,691 miles

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

Nearside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

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

light corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 15 Jul 2019 96,032 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 96,032 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 90,907 miles

EXHAUST POOR CONDITION

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 90,857 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST POOR CONDITION

Nearside Rear TYRE LOW

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 84,885 miles

Brake readings low but all locked out

Fail 18 Jul 2017 84,749 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded In door shut by step (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill and step inside door shut (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Hub damp

Pass 26 Jul 2016 80,178 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 79,914 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 75,177 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 75,111 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

o/s handbrake cable chaffing road spring

Pass 18 Jul 2014 70,234 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 64,946 miles

chip in winscreen

n/s rear lower spring bush worn

Pass 17 Jul 2012 59,247 miles

chip in windscreen

front wish bone arm rear bushes in poor condition

n/s rear spring lower bush worn

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 20 Jul 2011 53,228 miles

chip in windscreen

front discs worn

front pads low

Pass 13 Jul 2010 42,826 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 42,826 miles

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

long parke brake lever travle

oil round inside of n/s rear wheel

spring bushes in poor condition

Pass 28 Jul 2009 35,185 miles

damadge to windscreen

front tyres badley worn on edges

n/s rear brake sticking

rear tyres low

wipers in poor condition

Pass 15 Jul 2008 25,388 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 17,429 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 71,429 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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 WNT is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 WNT, 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 WNT is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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