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EG04 MDF

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,464 mi
Last recorded100,464 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 100,464 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

underside has corrosion

Fail 2 Aug 2018 100,464 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

underside has corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2017 97,595 miles

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2016 93,573 miles

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

both front coil springs corroded

n/s/f floor corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2016 93,499 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

both front coil springs corroded

n/s/f floor corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2015 88,706 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 88,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 82,830 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front steering rack joint has slight play

Pass 5 Jun 2013 74,741 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

surface corrosion to rear chassie

Fail 4 Jun 2013 74,741 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front marker lamp in-op

surface corrosion to rear chassie

Pass 1 Jun 2012 66,650 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bonnet hard to open with key

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

condensation in o/s/f head light

front both sides wishbone rear bushes slightly perished

n/s/f mirror caseing missing

slight corrosion to under body

Fail 1 Jun 2012 66,650 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bonnet hard to open with key

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

condensation in o/s/f head light

front both sides wishbone rear bushes slightly perished

n/s/f mirror caseing missing

slight corrosion to under body

Pass 7 Jun 2011 58,403 miles

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

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

front coil springs rusty

front discs slightly worn

n/s/f tyre has small cut in side wall not down to cords

slight corossion to under body

slight play to o/s/f steering arm

Pass 8 Jun 2010 50,298 miles

Nearside rear fog light not working

Offside front top marker light not working

Slight play to offside part of steering rack

front discs showing signs of wear

Pass 1 Jun 2009 39,729 miles

slight stonecut damage to offside rear tyre

Fail 1 Jun 2009 39,729 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre getting slightly low on tread

slight stonecut damage to offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Jun 2008 26,511 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 26,511 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 20,719 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 MDF is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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