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EF04 ZFD

2004 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

279,251 mi
Last recorded279,251 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 ZFD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 279,251 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 279,251 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 251,823 miles

both front rear wishbone bushes split

Fail 13 Dec 2012 251,823 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both front rear wishbone bushes split

Pass 8 Nov 2011 228,624 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 186,922 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 186,918 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 180,252 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

diesel leak rear of pump; n/s/f. tyre inner edge soon req;

Pass 12 Oct 2009 180,252 miles

diesel leak rear of pump; n/s/f. tyre inner edge soon req;

Fail 2 Jun 2008 158,859 miles

Front no plate deteriorating

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 158,859 miles

Front no plate deteriorating

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 ZFD is a 2004 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 ZFD, 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 ZFD registered?

EF04 ZFD is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 June 2004.

Is EF04 ZFD safe to buy?

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