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EK04 SXW

2004 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,336 mi
Last recorded120,336 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 SXW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 120,336 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 118,332 miles

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

Offside Outer sill corroded

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 118,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Outer sill corroded

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 117,033 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 117,013 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 115,004 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2013 114,997 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 108,527 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 102,196 miles

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

front reg plate is cracked

n/s/r tyre has cuts to its sidewall

there is corrosion to both sidesills[lower] freom front to rear

Pass 10 Jan 2011 102,196 miles

front reg plate is cracked

n/s/r tyre has cuts to its sidewall

there is corrosion to both sidesills[lower] freom front to rear

Pass 11 Jan 2010 93,027 miles

front reg plate is cracked

Fail 11 Jan 2010 93,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front reg plate is cracked

Pass 21 Jan 2009 83,700 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 83,700 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 69,696 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 52,146 miles

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

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 SXW is a 2004 Ford Transit in Red 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 SXW, 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 SXW registered?

EK04 SXW is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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