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EJ04 VFW

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

136,845 mi
Last recorded136,845 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 136,845 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

inner sill heavily undersealed

outer sills corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2018 131,816 miles

Body has slight corrosion all underbody (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 131,813 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion all underbody (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 126,421 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 123,710 miles

Entrance/exit step deteriorated, but not likely to be a trip hazard or cause injury. (6.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 28 May 2015 123,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Entrance/exit step deteriorated, but not likely to be a trip hazard or cause injury. (6.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 110,818 miles

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

Rear Entrance/exit step deteriorated, but not likely to be a trip hazard or cause injury. (6.1.E.1)

exhaust has part of system slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Apr 2014 110,814 miles

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

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

Rear Entrance/exit step deteriorated, but not likely to be a trip hazard or cause injury. (6.1.E.1)

exhaust has part of system slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2013 98,874 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Entrance/exit step deteriorated, but not likely to be a trip hazard or cause injury. (6.1.E.1)

exhaust has part of system slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Apr 2013 98,869 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Entrance/exit step deteriorated, but not likely to be a trip hazard or cause injury. (6.1.E.1)

exhaust has part of system slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2012 88,386 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust has part of system slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 May 2012 88,381 miles

Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust has part of system slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2011 76,036 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front discs corroded and lipped

Fail 10 May 2011 76,036 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front discs corroded and lipped

Pass 7 May 2010 62,548 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 62,548 miles

Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 50,958 miles

viscus fan worn

Pass 2 May 2008 42,744 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 42,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear outline marker lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.B.1g)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear outline marker lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.B.1g)

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 32,908 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 21,202 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 VFW 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 61.9%.

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 VFW, 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 VFW is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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