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EA54 HYJ

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

197,557 mi
Last recorded197,557 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 HYJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2015 197,557 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine mounting area corroded

front registration plate cracked

Fail 5 Aug 2015 197,556 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

engine mounting area corroded

front registration plate cracked

Pass 4 Aug 2014 181,832 miles

Both wing mirrors are in a poor condition.

Brake pedal pad worn

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front headlamp aim is slightly misty

Oil leak

Rear floor is in a very rusty condition.

Vehicle body is in a rusty condition.

Fail 4 Aug 2014 181,832 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Both wing mirrors are in a poor condition.

Brake pedal pad worn

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front headlamp aim is slightly misty

Oil leak

Rear floor is in a very rusty condition.

Vehicle body is in a rusty condition.

Pass 24 Jul 2013 164,745 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front wing mirror is in a poor condition.

Number 4 injector damp

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2013 164,739 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front wing mirror is in a poor condition.

Number 4 injector damp

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2012 155,672 miles

Centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

Nearside front floor has corrosion not within a prescribed area

Nearside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2012 155,663 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

Nearside front floor has corrosion not within a prescribed area

Nearside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2010 137,601 miles

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

nearside front and rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 5 Jan 2010 114,139 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 87,872 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 HYJ is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HYJ, 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 HYJ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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