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EF04 ZGX

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

150,105 mi
Last recorded150,105 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 ZGX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 150,105 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 147,360 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 147,360 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 147,333 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced entire inner/outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 144,187 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 139,543 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Outer sill has holes caused by corrosion. not affecting structual strength as vehicle is a body on chassis design

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 137,804 miles

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

o/s/r n/s/r chassis corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2019 137,789 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

o/s/r n/s/r chassis corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2018 136,373 miles

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

front and rear brake pipes corroded

inner/outer sills corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2018 136,651 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

front and rear brake pipes corroded

inner/outer sills corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2017 134,347 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement mounting / D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Tachometer inoperative

Pass 24 Jun 2016 132,031 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jul 2015 129,708 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 129,708 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 122,568 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 122,567 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 109,341 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 May 2012 92,741 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 77,148 miles
Pass 31 May 2010 64,721 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 64,721 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

brake pads low

Pass 28 May 2009 54,708 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 36,330 miles

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 ZGX is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ZGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF04 ZGX registered?

EF04 ZGX is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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