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EP04 GWC

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

171,438 mi
Last recorded171,438 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP04 GWC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 171,438 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis overall is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 171,433 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet blocked (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms - rear bushes worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides - bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis overall is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front auxilliary drive belt worn/pulley siezed

Pass 13 Sep 2022 171,430 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 171,427 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 71,398 miles

both front inner wing panels corroding

both rear chassis legs corroded advise early repair

both rear tyres close to wear bars

general underbody corrosion

n/s/f tyre uneven wear & on limit inner edge

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 1 Feb 2019 70,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 70,696 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective 3rd row, central (7.1.2 (e))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 66,965 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/r chassis leg corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2016 63,593 miles

centre prop bearing support bush slightly worn

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r bump stop slightly insecure

o/s/r tyre nailed

oil leak

rear cross member panel corroding

wipers slightly poor

Pass 29 Dec 2015 59,161 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perished

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r 2nd row seat belt slightly poor in operation

o/s/r tyre nailed

oil leaks

rear step damaged

tow bar electrics slightly insecure

Fail 17 Dec 2015 59,134 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

both front lower arm rear bushes perished

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r 2nd row seat belt slightly poor in operation

o/s/r tyre nailed

oil leaks

rear step damaged

tow bar electrics slightly insecure

Pass 17 Dec 2014 53,659 miles

o/s/f brake pads approx 3-5k

Pass 12 Dec 2013 45,638 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2012 38,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f tyre wall scuffed outer wall

school sticker n/s windscreen

stone chip windscreen n/s center

track control arm rear bush starting to crack both sides

Fail 11 Dec 2012 38,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f tyre wall scuffed outer wall

school sticker n/s windscreen

stone chip windscreen n/s center

track control arm rear bush starting to crack both sides

Pass 8 Dec 2011 31,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2010 27,380 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 23,508 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 18,767 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 15,521 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 14,147 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 9,001 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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EP04 GWC is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GWC, 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 GWC is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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