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EA54 MPV

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

238,442 mi
Last recorded238,442 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 238,442 miles

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

offside track rod end boot is slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion to nearside outer sill

slight corrosion to offside rear & nearside rear chassis (by suspension bump stops

Pass 7 Feb 2023 237,414 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 237,391 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 235,933 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 234,388 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 232,156 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near upper shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near upper shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 232,064 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near upper shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near upper shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 228,430 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear excessive noise on rotation of wheel ,unable to determine if wheel bearing or brake shoes in drum

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 228,427 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated most rear bearing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear excessive noise on rotation of wheel ,unable to determine if wheel bearing or brake shoes in drum

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 222,688 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 214,850 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 209,567 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 204,067 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 204,005 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 187,584 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 170,072 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 150,558 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 150,558 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 130,021 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 109,693 miles

N/S/F SUSPENSION LOWER ARM REAR BUASH SPLITTING.

Pass 5 Nov 2008 90,984 miles

N/S/F SUSPENSION LOWER ARM REAR BUSH SPLITTING.

Pass 2 Nov 2007 69,279 miles

N/S/F SUSPENSION LOWER WISHBONE REAR BUSH SPLITTING.

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 MPV is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MPV, 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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What year was EA54 MPV registered?

EA54 MPV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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The MOT history for EA54 MPV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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