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EA54 EWN

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

142,705 mi
Last recorded142,705 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2018 142,705 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front steering column lower bush not in column

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front radiator lower cross member badly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2017 140,029 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Sep 2017 139,914 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 137,481 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 137,479 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 131,728 miles

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)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 22 Oct 2014 131,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 4 Oct 2013 127,681 miles

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 4 Oct 2013 127,681 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 8 Oct 2012 121,755 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 121,755 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 116,125 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2011 116,125 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 109,140 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 109,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 94,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 76,394 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 53,326 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 EWN 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 55.6%.

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 EA54 EWN, 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 EWN is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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