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EG04 DDV

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,448 mi
Last recorded116,448 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 DDV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 116,448 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 113,053 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 113,053 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 109,802 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 109,802 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis leg by bump stop (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened front mounting prescribed area excessive corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 105,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 105,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 101,619 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive **** ENGINE OIL SUMP CORRODED, LEAKING OIL, POOR **** (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower OUTER SILL CORRODED / HOLED

Offside Lower OUTER SILL CORRODED / HOLED

Offside Lower SILL TO FLOOR CORRODED / HOLED

PARKING BRAKE RESERVE TRAVEL LONG

Fail 9 Nov 2020 101,619 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive **** ENGINE OIL SUMP CORRODED, LEAKING OIL, POOR **** (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Lower OUTER SILL CORRODED / HOLED

Offside Lower OUTER SILL CORRODED / HOLED

Offside Lower SILL TO FLOOR CORRODED / HOLED

PARKING BRAKE RESERVE TRAVEL LONG

Pass 8 Nov 2019 98,020 miles

*** TYRES UNDERINFLATED ***

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

Offside Lower *** OUTER SILL CORRODED / HOLED ***

Offside Lower *** OUTER SILL CORRODED / HOLED ***

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 98,020 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

*** TYRES UNDERINFLATED ***

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

Offside Lower *** OUTER SILL CORRODED / HOLED ***

Offside Lower *** OUTER SILL CORRODED / HOLED ***

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 96,221 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 93,570 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 93,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 83,911 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded *****MASTER CYLINDER TO ABS UNIT CORRODED ****** ( ***GREASED***) (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 83,911 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front *** BRAKE IMBALANCE ***

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded *****MASTER CYLINDER TO ABS UNIT CORRODED ****** ( ***GREASED***) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 79,464 miles

*** COOLANT LEVEL VERY LOW ***

*** OIL LEAKING, TIMING CHAIN COVER AREA ***

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 79,464 miles

*** COOLANT LEVEL VERY LOW ***

*** OIL LEAKING, TIMING CHAIN COVER AREA ***

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 73,363 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 67,665 miles

front brake metal pipes have surface rust

slight damage to end of nsr outer sill

Pass 14 Nov 2012 59,562 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 50,420 miles

front brake discs getting rusty

Pass 26 Oct 2010 46,992 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 42,652 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 35,644 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 25,198 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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EG04 DDV is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EG04 DDV, 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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EG04 DDV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 August 2004.

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