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EA54 BXY

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,574 mi
Last recorded111,574 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 BXY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 111,574 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

all underside covered in underseal

temporary fuel cap fitted

welding repairs covered in underseal multiple places

Fail 31 May 2023 111,569 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet cannot be opened (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear brake pipes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocking mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

all underside covered in underseal

temporary fuel cap fitted

welding repairs covered in underseal multiple places

Pass 22 Jun 2022 111,497 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all underside corroded covered in underseal

welding repairs multiple places

Fail 23 Mar 2022 111,485 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing corroded (hole) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill heavily corroded (holes) multiple places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing corroded (hole) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill heavily corroded (holes) multiple places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear quarters heavily corroded multiple holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear wheel arches heavily corroded (multiple holes) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear outriggers heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected welding repair broken away (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes cracked perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower ball joint covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Outer outer sill heavily corroded (holes) multiple places not in prescribed area

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 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer outer sill heavily corroded (holes) multiple places not in prescribed area

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

all underside corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2021 110,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear chassis has corrosion but not in prescribed area.

Pass 21 Oct 2019 104,803 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 95,618 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

body/chassis/seams - corroded,assorted prior repairs,unable to assess condition

ignition worn

n/s mirror housing missing

n/s/f wishbone bush splitting

oil leak

rear exhaust mount rotted thru

Fail 23 Oct 2018 95,615 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit tested to plate limit of 0.88,averaged 5.46,reading off scale,blocked smoke meter (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill holed/corroded around prior repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users at full governed speed (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread twisted/bald (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

body/chassis/seams - corroded,assorted prior repairs,unable to assess condition

ignition worn

n/s mirror housing missing

n/s/f wishbone bush splitting

oil leak

rear exhaust mount rotted thru

rear lights smashed/taped

Pass 4 Oct 2017 88,379 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes nearside and offside cracking (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front inner arch area corroding

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge ()

Nearside wing mirror case damaged

Rear nearside and offside chassis leg areas corroding

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ON LIMIT NOW (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 83,654 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 83,645 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 78,677 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 72,325 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 65,069 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 59,682 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 52,815 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 44,428 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 37,073 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 31,697 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 23,553 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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EA54 BXY is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EA54 BXY, 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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EA54 BXY is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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