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EJ04 MKL

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

169,218 mi
Last recorded169,218 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 MKL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 169,218 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

various parts of underneatn and inner wings has been welded and undersealed

Fail 16 Jul 2024 169,214 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

various parts of underneatn and inner wings has been welded and undersealed

Fail 25 Jun 2024 169,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various parts of underside welded and undersealed,

Pass 27 Jul 2022 134,262 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general all underbody \inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both maybe hub end float (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH OUTER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal general all underbody had multipull welding all patches undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 133,413 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner door step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner win \strut top area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side HUN DAMP (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation HUB DAMP (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected WHEEL CYLINDER (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general all underbody \inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both maybe hub end float (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH OUTER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal general all underbody had multipull welding all patches undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 113,807 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 112,862 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 106,140 miles

heavily undersealed

heavily wax oiled

heavily welded

Fail 16 Apr 2019 106,140 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill welded but not all the way round (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced crossmember plate welded but not all the way round (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2015 104,433 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 104,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 103,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2013 103,011 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 May 2012 98,911 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2012 98,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 97,951 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 97,951 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 95,008 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 95,008 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 91,621 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 88,101 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)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 88,101 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)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 141,766 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 141,755 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2007 111,541 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 109,475 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 MKL is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 EJ04 MKL, 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 MKL is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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