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EJ04 FYS

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,223 mi
Last recorded75,223 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 FYS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 75,223 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

corrosion to both sills

Pass 12 Apr 2017 72,919 miles

Brake pipes slight corroded

Some repair work to sills

Fail 12 Apr 2017 72,919 miles

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Off side front inner sill step (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both rear inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 72,192 miles

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Off side front inner sill step (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both rear inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 64,864 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 7 Jun 2016

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear mud flap insecure

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 12 Feb 2015 138,749 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 138,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 130,524 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 124,458 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 123,527 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 122,803 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 121,918 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 7 Jan 2010 121,904 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 120,800 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 118,303 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 87,968 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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EJ04 FYS is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EJ04 FYS, 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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EJ04 FYS is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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