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EA54 MTE

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,851 mi
Last recorded136,851 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 MTE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 136,851 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 132,331 miles

corrosion around both rear rear spring mounts

Fail 13 Oct 2018 132,331 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

corrosion around both rear rear spring mounts

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 128,257 miles

corrosion to o/s /f inner wing

front grill missing

welding repairs to o/s/f step and both rear wheel tubs covered in thick undersill

Fail 2 Oct 2017 128,257 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to o/s /f inner wing

front grill missing

welding repairs to o/s/f step and both rear wheel tubs covered in thick undersill

Fail 28 Sep 2017 128,242 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Whole car is rusted through-out DANGEROUS !!!

Pass 6 Oct 2016 122,214 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 114,790 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 114,785 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users front bumper (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 107,228 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 98,863 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 88,788 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 78,739 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 67,892 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 57,772 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 48,597 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 MTE is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MTE, 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 MTE is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 November 2004.

Is EA54 MTE safe to buy?

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