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EK04 GVJ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,613 mi
Last recorded109,613 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 GVJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2017 109,613 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step area (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate obscured by ladder (6.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

body/chassis corroded

both front inner wheel arches corroded and holed

windscreen damaged at offside edge

wiper blades split

Pass 20 Jul 2016 98,177 miles

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

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

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

vehicle body/undersides corroded.

Fail 1 Jul 2016 98,147 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill ( front leaf mount ) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner valance ( rear leaf mount ) (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner valance ( rear leaf mount ) (2.4.A.3)

both door step/ inner sills corroded, not a prescribed area

both rear tyres perished, o/s/r tyre low inner edge

inner front wheel arches corroded, not a load bearing support panel

various underside surface corrosion

Pass 12 May 2015 91,574 miles

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

both sills undersealed

Pass 23 Jul 2014 89,972 miles

under body rusty

Fail 22 Jul 2014 89,972 miles

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

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

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

under body rusty

Pass 15 Jul 2013 86,055 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 86,055 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 81,047 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 74,191 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 74,190 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 68,736 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 68,724 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 May 2009 60,615 miles

brake pedal rubber worn.

Pass 27 May 2008 54,258 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 47,024 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 GVJ is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EK04 GVJ, 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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What year was EK04 GVJ registered?

EK04 GVJ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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