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EJ04 VHU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,075 mi
Last recorded147,075 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 147,075 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

engine mount bracket corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2025 147,071 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

engine mount bracket corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2024 144,098 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 144,098 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 141,961 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 141,748 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 140,887 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 138,761 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020

van has been fully undersealed

Pass 15 Dec 2018

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front of spring (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front of spring (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected cross member (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shocker little or no damping

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

park brake just met min req

parking brake travel

Pass 22 Aug 2017 159,488 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 159,210 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner and outer full sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering quarter sill inner and outer (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering centre inner and outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 149,753 miles

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

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

nearside sill centre of sill has corrosion but not within a prescribed area

Fail 27 May 2015 138,831 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 138,831 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 May 2014 126,917 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 115,245 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 104,219 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pipes difficult to asses due to grease

Pass 27 May 2011 92,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 84,427 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 70,718 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 58,958 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 45,560 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 VHU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VHU, 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 VHU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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