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EG04 MDE

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

35,274 mi
Last recorded35,274 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 35,274 miles

Outer NS/OS outer sills corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2025 35,189 miles

Offside Front corroded

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 35,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front corroded

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 35,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

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

Outer both sills slightly corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2024 35,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Outer both sills slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2023 34,066 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 33,815 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 30,788 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 28,833 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 28,830 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 28,517 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 26,825 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 25,749 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 25,259 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 24,659 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 24,659 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 23,742 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 19,848 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 19,837 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2012 18,054 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r light cluster damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2011 17,647 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 17,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 16,945 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 16,145 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 15,782 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 11,431 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 MDE is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MDE, 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 EG04 MDE registered?

EG04 MDE is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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The MOT history for EG04 MDE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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