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EJ04 WVW

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

88,458 mi
Last recorded88,458 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 88,458 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side sils (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 88,213 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 85,521 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 65,937 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg above subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 65,926 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg above subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 55,654 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 55,654 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 55,642 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 39,988 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 39,969 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 35,468 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% offside weaker side (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 35,468 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% offside weaker side (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 30,704 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2018 30,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2017 27,488 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush all bushes,joints (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Aug 2017 27,343 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush all bushes,joints (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

n/s/f tyre badly scrubbed outer edge soon need changing.n/s/r tyre sidewall damged/perished.

o/s/f top ,o/s/r side,n/s/r centre side marker lights not working.

Pass 18 Jul 2016 23,290 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (2.4.B.2)

all tyres slight damage to sidewalls inner and outer

brake pedal slightly spongy

offside rear lamp damaged

oil leak

outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2015 15,454 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer (4.2.A.1a)

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear inner tyre small cuts

nearside rear outer tyre sidewall damaged but not exposing cords

offside inner rear tyre perished and has small cuts but not exposing cords

oil leak

rear under body slightly corroded

slight corrosion offside outer sill

slight play in both front anti roll bar bushes

slight play in both rear spring shackle bushes

slight play inner steering rack joint nearside

Fail 17 Jul 2015 15,302 miles

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

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

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

nearside rear inner tyre small cuts in tread

nearside rear outer tyre sidewall damaged but not exposing cords

offside inner rear tyre perished and has cuts in tread but not exposing cords

rear underbody slightly corroded

slight corrosion offside outer sill

slight play in both rear spring shackle bushes

slight play in both sides front anti roll bar bushes

slight play nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 28 Jun 2014 6,416 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipes covered in bitumen and grease

Fail 28 Jun 2014 6,416 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipes covered in bitumen and grease

Pass 2 Aug 2012 6,056 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 6,056 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Jul 2011

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 45,958 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 45,958 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 39,039 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 30,261 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 22,357 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 22,357 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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 WVW is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 WVW, 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 WVW is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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