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EG04 FKJ

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

180,465 mi
Last recorded180,465 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 180,465 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 180,465 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 177,096 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 177,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 174,168 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 174,077 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 58% (3.7.B.6b)

Exhaust outer cover deteriated

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 170,977 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BONDING MATERIAL STARTING TO DETERIATE (2.4.G.2)

SILENCER OUTER COVER DETERIATING

Fail 14 Dec 2015 170,947 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 96% (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BONDING MATERIAL STARTING TO DETERIATE (2.4.G.2)

SILENCER OUTER COVER DETERIATING

Pass 5 Dec 2014 167,487 miles

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

engine noisy[rattles]

Fail 2 Dec 2014 167,487 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

engine noisy[rattles]

Pass 13 Dec 2013 164,060 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 164,060 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 160,722 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 160,722 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 157,191 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 125,269 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 98,158 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 70,427 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 48,394 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 23,891 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 FKJ is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EG04 FKJ, 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 FKJ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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