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EK04 GUC

2004 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

166,675 mi
Last recorded166,675 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 GUC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 166,675 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 162,863 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 158,380 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 158,379 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both Sides Left & Right (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 May 2019 146,310 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 139,017 miles

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

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 16 May 2017 133,281 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 125,376 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 115,807 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 108,925 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 107,686 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 94,661 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 85,295 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 75,550 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 75,550 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 69,868 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer wall slight damage

Fail 5 Jul 2010 69,516 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside front tyre outer wall slight damage

Pass 21 Aug 2009 61,723 miles

both rear top box marker lights broken.

Fail 18 Aug 2009 61,420 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear top marker lights broken.

Pass 23 Jun 2008 47,035 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear top marker lights broken.

nearside door mirror cracked.

Fail 23 Jun 2008 47,035 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear top marker lights broken.

nearside door mirror cracked.

Pass 21 Aug 2007 31,058 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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EK04 GUC is a 2004 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EK04 GUC, 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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EK04 GUC is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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