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EG04 MBY

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,577 mi
Last recorded164,577 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 MBY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 164,577 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear fuel flap missing

Pass 9 Oct 2017 147,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Nearside Rear back plate damp

Offside Outer sill damaged

Offside Outer sill signs of corrosion

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

body work damaged

both sides rear wheel arches corroded but not in prescribed area

under side signs of corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2017 147,063 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Nearside Rear back plate damp

Offside Outer sill damaged

Offside Outer sill signs of corrosion

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

body work damaged

both sides rear wheel arches corroded but not in prescribed area

under side signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2016 142,294 miles

Both front wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2014 125,884 miles

both front tyres worn on inner & outer edges

brake pedal rubber worn

drivers side mirror glass cracked

near side rear tyre worn on inner & outer edges

spare tyre worn

Pass 16 Apr 2014 84,931 miles

spare wheel cable to low

Fail 16 Apr 2014 84,931 miles

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

spare wheel cable to low

Pass 9 Oct 2013 109,843 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 109,843 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 87,975 miles

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

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

o/s/ side mirror slightly damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2011 76,800 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 70,880 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 65,743 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 65,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2008 56,006 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 40,748 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 MBY is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MBY, 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 EG04 MBY registered?

EG04 MBY is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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