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EG04 MGX

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

159,343 mi
Last recorded159,343 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 159,343 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 136,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear o/s n/s general floor area and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 112,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s mirror casing missing

slight corrosion along outer and inner sills

Fail 20 Mar 2019 112,734 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch corroded and holed in a number of places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch corroded and holed in a number of places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner body sills corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear leaf spring back mountings corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s mirror casing missing

Pass 2 Feb 2018 93,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis legs have light corrosion (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis leg has light corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 89,100 miles

surface rust on both outer and inner sill but not bad

Pass 22 Apr 2015 73,209 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 66,616 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 66,616 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 58,449 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 51,041 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 42,803 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 35,605 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 26,927 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 May 2008 21,096 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 16,465 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 MGX 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 87.5%.

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 MGX, 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 MGX is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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