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DN54 EJL

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,533 mi
Last recorded107,533 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 EJL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 107,533 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 107,510 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 102,995 miles

advisse crack in screen will spread

Fail 9 Feb 2022 102,936 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

advisse crack in screen will spread

Pass 7 Jan 2021 94,637 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 85,084 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 81,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion tipper chassis (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 81,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion tipper chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 76,463 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 61,161 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2013 53,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in 2nd rear propshaft support

Pass 18 May 2012 43,772 miles

Brake pedal slip pad worn

Front registration plate deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside and offside wiper blades ineffective

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside headlamp beam affected

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tipper hyraulic leak offside centre

Pass 18 May 2011 37,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside and offside wiper blades ineffective

Nearside front tyre has cut

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 18 May 2011 37,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside and offside wiper blades ineffective

Nearside front tyre has cut

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 May 2010 32,138 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 28,464 miles

slight damage to nearside rear tyre walls

small cut in brake pedal rubber

Fail 1 Apr 2009 28,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight damage to nearside rear tyre walls

small cut in brake pedal rubber

Pass 3 Apr 2008 23,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise above repairs done soon

front wiper blade starting to smear

nearside hand brake cable outter case damaged

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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DN54 EJL is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DN54 EJL, 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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DN54 EJL is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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