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EA54 MSV

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022

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

Front Lower radiator support panel corroded

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

all body mounts to chassis slight corrosion

Fail 7 Sep 2022

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak nearside/offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Lower radiator support panel corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside/offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

all body mounts to chassis slight corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2021 139,014 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion and old repairs to near side and off side outer sills at the rear of the cab, measured out of area of seat belt mounting points

Pass 29 May 2020 136,424 miles

brake pipes above fuel tank

corrosion underside

exhaust corroded

oil leak

replacement of front discs

Fail 29 May 2020 136,424 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pipes above fuel tank

corrosion underside

exhaust corroded

oil leak

replacement of front discs

Pass 23 Jan 2019 134,557 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 134,557 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tyre worn on inner and outter edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 131,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front panel cross member corroded . rad mount

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

Offside Rear cab wing to outter sill corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2018 131,287 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front panel cross member corroded . rad mount

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

Offside Rear cab wing to outter sill corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2017 126,547 miles

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

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

Offside Rear back cab / outter corroded and hole out of area

Fail 24 Jan 2017 126,547 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure bottom nut loose (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear back cab / outter corroded and hole out of area

Pass 14 Jan 2016 118,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside back outter sill corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2015 112,581 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 112,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 102,714 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 93,503 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 93,503 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 88,508 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 88,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 81,589 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes above fuel tank

exhaust system corroded

front discs corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2009 74,199 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes above fuel tank

Fail 1 Dec 2009 74,199 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

brake pipes above fuel tank

Pass 25 Nov 2008 65,243 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 65,243 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 56,276 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 MSV is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MSV, 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 MSV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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