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EJ04 MSU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019

both front lower arm rear bushes perishing

n/s inner sill corroded

nsf brake pipe rusted/starting to corrode on bulkhead

o/s head lamp has slight condensation

o/s inner sill corroded

o/s/f seat belt fraying slightly

slight play in both front inner anti roll bar bushes

steering rack has slight fluid leak

Fail 24 Jan 2019

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/sf step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both front lower arm rear bushes perishing

n/s inner sill corroded

o/s head lamp has slight condensation

o/s inner sill corroded

o/s/f seat belt fraying slightly

slight coolant leak

slight play in both front inner anti roll bar bushes

steering rack has slight fluid leak

Pass 18 Jan 2018

Metal brake pipes starting to corrode in places

N/s/r bump stop missing

O/s inner sill rusted/starting to corrode

Rear door handle loose/broken

Slight play in both rear hubs

Pass 17 Jan 2017

Brake pedal rubber worn

Metal brake pipes starting to corrode in places

N/s/r tyre low on tread and wearing on edges

O/S/R TYRE ON LEGAL TREAD LIMIT

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear outer door handle broken

Rear propshaft joint worn - slight play

Slight corrosion on rear towbar mount

Slight play in n/s/r hub

Pass 16 Feb 2016

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015

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

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 220,036 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Engine oil leak

Metal brake pipes starting to corrode in places

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 204,004 miles

Oil leak

slight play in rear prop u/j / slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing /front to rear brake pipe coroded / cluch and brake anti slip worn

Pass 25 Jun 2013 190,447 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 177,475 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 177,475 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 168,623 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 168,623 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 145,140 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 122,046 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 91,255 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 56,818 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 MSU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc 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 MSU, 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 EJ04 MSU registered?

EJ04 MSU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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