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EJ04 NCU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,060 mi
Last recorded115,060 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 115,060 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f steps lowers sections corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2020 115,049 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Service brake excessively fluctuating Both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f steps lowers sections corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2019 113,845 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 113,840 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength section of chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength section of chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail 2nd bearing (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 110,568 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s of inner sill badly corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2018 10,563 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s of inner sill badly corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2017 7,862 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear section of chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear section of chassis (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s and o/s mid sections of inner sills have section of excessive corrosion just outside prescribed areas

Fail 14 Sep 2017 7,854 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section broken (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear section (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill supporting panel (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear section of chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear section of chassis (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s and o/s mid sections of inner sills have section of excessive corrosion just outside prescribed areas

Pass 19 Sep 2016 106,407 miles

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch panel corroded

Nearside Rear chassis heavily corroded around bump stop mounting area

Nearside Rear plastic wheel arch cover missing

Nearside sill badly corroded

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

Offside Rear chassis heavily corroded around bump stop mounting area

Offside Rear inner quarter panel corroded

Offside handbrake cable insecure(broken mounting)

Offside sill badly corroded

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2015 105,544 miles

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

Nearside Inner sill corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear box section corroded

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

Offside Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly under inflated, nail in tread area (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear box section corroded

Offside side marker damaged

Fail 18 Sep 2015 104,544 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner sill corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear box section corroded

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

Offside Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly under inflated, nail in tread area (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear box section corroded

Offside side marker damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2014 100,825 miles

corrosion to nearside inner sill/step well

offside inner sill corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2014 100,825 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion to nearside inner sill/step well

offside inner sill corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2013

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

various body corrosion

Fail 24 Sep 2013

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

various body corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2012 93,227 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Sep 2011 89,069 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

offside rear hub seal leaking?

Pass 22 Sep 2010 87,164 miles

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

slight leak offside rear hub seal

Pass 28 Sep 2009 85,777 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 58,403 miles

cut to n/s/r outer tyre wall

front brake disc,s corroding

n/s wiper blade worn

Pass 16 May 2006 26,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

exhaust tail pipe fouling rear step when switching engine off

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 NCU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NCU, 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 NCU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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