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EJ04 MOF

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2020

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury NS SIDE CORRODED (6.2.8 (b))

Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury OSF CORRODED (6.2.8 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury WHEEL ARCH (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

OS INNER SILL CORRODED

OS INNER WING PANEL CORRODED

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

REAR CROSS MEMBER CORRODED

Pass 29 Mar 2019
Fail 25 Mar 2019

Emissions not tested CONDITION OF EXHAUST (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced UNDER BONNET (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 210,662 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

near side sills corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2018 210,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear outline marker lamp(s) not working (1.1.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

near side sills corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2017 207,787 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 207,787 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 205,834 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 203,274 miles

Indicator stork

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 203,046 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Indicator stork

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 197,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

light corrosion underbody

Fail 20 Sep 2013 197,386 miles

Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Speed limiter plate missing (6.5.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

light corrosion underbody

Pass 3 Oct 2012 175,552 miles

corrosion forming underside on and near prescribed areas

metal pipes rusting includes brake pipes

spring and suspension bushes worn

warning lamp showing on dash ,(red spanner )

Pass 13 Oct 2011 137,654 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 137,514 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 101,593 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 101,507 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 15 Oct 2010 100,952 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

offside mudwing insecure

Pass 27 Oct 2009

no speedo display

tow bar electric hookup loose

Fail 15 Apr 2009 67,762 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

nearside rear brake back plate slight misting of oil

slight cuts in nearside rear outer tyre sidewall

Pass 15 Apr 2009 67,762 miles

nearside rear brake back plate slight misting of oil

slight cuts in nearside rear outer tyre sidewall

Pass 17 Apr 2008 54,744 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 54,744 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2007 43,324 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 30,259 miles

interior light not working

n/s/r hub seal damp

n/s/r window jammed

saloon heater exhaust clamps broken

Pass 17 May 2005 16,120 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 MOF 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 57.7%.

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 MOF, 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 MOF is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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