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EG04 MFA

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

165,244 mi
Last recorded165,244 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 MFA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 165,244 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded mainline both (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Oct 2016 148,357 miles

2 front steps rusty

front and rear n/s o/s brake pipes corroded

front and rear reg plate

front disks scored

full exhaust system rusty

n/s o/s front bottom lower arm ball joints slight play

n/s o/s front track rods have slight play

n/s o/s rear bottom door locks don't lock

n/s o/s rear trailing arm bushes cracked

o/s n/s front to rear cills corroded

oil leak

oil level low

rear slam pan corroded

spanner light on

Fail 18 Oct 2016 148,351 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working dip light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

2 front steps rusty

front and rear n/s o/s brake pipes corroded

front and rear reg plate

front disks scored

full exhaust system rusty

n/s o/s front bottom lower arm ball joints slight play

n/s o/s front track rods have slight play

n/s o/s rear bottom door locks don't lock

n/s o/s rear trailing arm bushes cracked

o/s n/s front to rear cills corroded

oil leak

oil level low

rear slam pan corroded

spanner light on

Pass 8 Jul 2015 148,278 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

both front axle rear wishbone bushes deteriorated

damage on rear number plate

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

under vehicle corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2015 148,275 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

two warning lights lit

under vehicle corrosion

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

both front axle rear wishbone bushes deteriorated

damage on rear number plate

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2014 139,734 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 138,095 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 120,786 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 102,256 miles

front brake discs worn.

parking brake lever travels high,but maintains reserve travel.

Pass 28 Jul 2010 82,305 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 63,839 miles

drivers seat belt starting to fray

very slight play in o\s steering rack

wipers starting to smeer screen

Pass 4 Aug 2008 43,587 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 21,514 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 MFA is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MFA, 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 MFA registered?

EG04 MFA is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 August 2004.

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