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EP04 GGV

2004 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

189,914 mi
Last recorded189,914 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP04 GGV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 189,914 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 4 May 2022 189,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 183,020 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both n/s and o/s inner sills covered in excess dirt and mud

driver seat worn

Fail 26 Apr 2021 183,016 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury step to sill (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both n/s and o/s inner sills covered in excess dirt and mud

driver seat worn

drivers wing gone in hole

Pass 11 Jan 2021 179,811 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 179,655 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2019 174,326 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 174,209 miles

Nearside Inner Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury tipper mounting bracket (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Body mounting fixings insecure cross members corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body cross members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2018 169,757 miles

offside outersill corroded outside perscribed area

wear nearside front tyre only just legal

Fail 10 Oct 2018 169,743 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

offside outersill corroded outside perscribed area

wear nearside front tyre only just legal

Pass 26 Sep 2017 167,823 miles

condition of front number plate

condition of front wishbone rear bushes BORDERLINE

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

corrosion to cab

wear front tyres

Pass 19 Oct 2016 165,753 miles

2nd prop shaft centre bearing colapsed

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 165,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked broken at front spring eye (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

2nd prop shaft centre bearing colapsed

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 159,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 159,463 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 152,335 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

nail in offside inner rear tyre

nearside windscreen wiperblade split

Pass 4 Jun 2013 145,650 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 138,109 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 22 Mar 2011 132,361 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 132,355 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 128,286 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 128,280 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 102,713 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 75,984 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2008 75,982 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear 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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EP04 GGV is a 2004 Ford Transit in Orange with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EP04 GGV, 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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EP04 GGV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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