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EK04 UYY

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

215,245 mi
Last recorded215,245 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 UYY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 215,245 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at rear of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 215,230 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill step to outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill to Outer sill step (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill step to Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill to Outer sill (5.2.6)

Front brake disc's pitted

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

O/S/R Differential seal seeping

Oil leak

Rear wheels have slight end float from axle

Vehicle has various corrosion areas

Fail 27 Aug 2015 214,693 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 209,690 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2014 209,457 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake cable inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 209,315 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

offside rear half shaft has slight end float

Pass 8 Aug 2013 203,030 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 202,737 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 193,467 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 193,467 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 185,540 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 178,606 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

oil leak offside rear brake drum area

Pass 16 Mar 2009 158,279 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 133,826 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 133,826 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 105,325 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 105,325 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Rear wheel steering connection has excessive play (2.2.B.1i)

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 UYY is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 UYY, 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 UYY is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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