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EU04 WJL

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

117,368 mi
Last recorded117,368 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 WJL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 117,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 112,021 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 107,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light in-op.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear seat belts no inspected.

Pass 23 Mar 2023 103,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 100,024 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small hole in boot. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear axle seal damp.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to metal brake line. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 96,177 miles

Nearside Inner corrosion and small hole to sill.

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 92,691 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 92,691 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to perish and crack no excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear slight leak from axle seal.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake line starting to corrode no visual leaks. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 88,823 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 88,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 83,419 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 78,786 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 74,344 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 68,649 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 62,014 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 57,226 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 51,229 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 44,159 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 36,890 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 31,125 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 21,657 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 16,589 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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EU04 WJL is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 EU04 WJL, 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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EU04 WJL is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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