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EY04 EVL

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

55,347 mi
Last recorded55,347 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY04 EVL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 55,347 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 54,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Split around rear silencer inlet (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 54,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Split around rear silencer inlet (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 52,457 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer has a small leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 52,457 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer has a small leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 51,522 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Reversing lights not working

Fail 14 Sep 2022 51,522 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lights not working

Pass 4 Oct 2021 50,757 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 49,949 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 49,949 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 49,137 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 48,484 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 47,522 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 46,199 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 44,475 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 44,412 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 38,500 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 35,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 32,138 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 28,045 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 27,420 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 26,951 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 26,951 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 25,855 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 24,093 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2008 24,093 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 20,515 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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EY04 EVL is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 EY04 EVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY04 EVL registered?

EY04 EVL is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 June 2004.

Is EY04 EVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY04 EVL shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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