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FH04 EPE

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,041 mi
Last recorded74,041 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 EPE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 74,041 miles

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

Offside Front Chassis leg Slight corrosion

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 73,267 miles

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

Parking Brake Imbalanced

Power Steering Pipe Corroded

Slight Corrosion OSF Chassis Leg

Pass 19 Sep 2023

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear and offside front tyres worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wings/inner bumper mounts. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2022 69,882 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wings and offside front outer wing/bumper mount corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 7 Oct 2022 69,881 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle foot (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wings and offside front outer wing/bumper mount corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2021 64,924 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 64,923 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 60,426 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 56,575 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 51,705 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 44,266 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 43,304 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 42,025 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 41,751 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 40,330 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 40,330 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 38,467 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 38,103 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 36,226 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 35,362 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 31,482 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 27,926 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 24,976 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 19,659 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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FH04 EPE is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FH04 EPE, 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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FH04 EPE is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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