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EK04 MZW

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

72,253 mi
Last recorded72,253 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 72,253 miles

both rear bump stops badly corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2017 72,252 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spring hanger bracket (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear bump stops badly corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2016 67,398 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 67,398 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 62,181 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyre outer sidewalls cracking

Fail 10 Aug 2015 62,180 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyre outer sidewalls cracking

Pass 19 Aug 2014 57,160 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges, almost bald

both rear tyres cracking badly, mainly on outer side walls.

Fail 11 Aug 2014 57,159 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges, almost bald

both front wipers smearing.

both rear tyres cracking badly, mainly on outer side walls.

n/s/f washer jet missing screen

Pass 5 Aug 2013 52,228 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 47,408 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 47,408 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 42,376 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 42,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 37,206 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 37,206 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 32,607 miles

near side inner track rod has slight play

Fail 12 Aug 2009 32,607 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

near side inner track rod has slight play

Pass 14 Aug 2008 27,978 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 17,403 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 MZW is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EK04 MZW, 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 MZW is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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