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EG04 MLZ

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,659 mi
Last recorded80,659 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 MLZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 80,659 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 79,318 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 75,709 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 75,709 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 70,621 miles

Nearside Rear Outer SLIGHT CORROSION TO CHASSIS

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 66,428 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 66,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 55,105 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 55,105 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 48,424 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 43,344 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 39,295 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 35,048 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 32,211 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 25,106 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 20,455 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 16,301 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 MLZ is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MLZ, 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 MLZ registered?

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

Is EG04 MLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG04 MLZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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