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EX04 GHU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

156,849 mi
Last recorded156,849 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 GHU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2018 156,849 miles

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 143,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f inner wheel arch panels corroded

o/s/r inner and outer sill sections corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2016 134,440 miles

nsf wheel bearing slightly noisy

oil leak

osf headlight pattern not great

vehicle underbody heavily corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2016 134,434 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill and footstep (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill and footstep (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nsf wheel bearing slightly noisy

oil leak

osf headlight pattern not great

vehicle underbody heavily corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2015 123,845 miles

both ns and os outer sills corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2014 116,785 miles

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

mid section exhaust outer skin coroded

Pass 29 Jan 2013 106,899 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 106,899 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 94,608 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 85,039 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 85,039 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front pads getting low

o/s/f tyre worn on both sides

slight fuel leak from f.i.p.

Pass 16 Jan 2010 79,252 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 19 Sep 2008 70,692 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 70,692 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 63,506 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 63,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 42,357 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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EX04 GHU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EX04 GHU, 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 EX04 GHU registered?

EX04 GHU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is EX04 GHU safe to buy?

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