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EJ04 MSX

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,953 mi
Last recorded154,953 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 MSX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 154,953 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear subframes rusty

front to rear chassis rails starting to corrode

inner and outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 11 Jul 2017 141,012 miles

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

front and rear cross members starting to corrode

front to rear chassis rails starting to corrode

inner and outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 16 Jul 2016 127,782 miles

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

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 9 Jul 2015 118,279 miles

both inner sills starting to corrode

front and rear crossmembers rusty

front to rear chassis rails starting to corrode

Pass 10 Jul 2014 110,474 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 100,520 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 89,767 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2011 81,563 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 81,294 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

corrosion to-chassis/rear arches/floor/inner+outer sills

front tyres wear inner edges

hub/rack play

screen damage

Fail 13 Jul 2010 74,954 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 74,954 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 68,882 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 68,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 58,971 miles

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

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

front brakes appear noisey

handbrake travel

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 29 May 2007 43,080 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 MSX is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MSX, 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 MSX is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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