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EA54 MTU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

223,400 mi
Last recorded223,400 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 223,400 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower sill pannel corroded

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 222,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill panel corroded

Nearside Rear Lower outer sill

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

Offside Rear Outer sill panel coroded

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 219,802 miles

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear slight body corrosion

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 213,942 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 211,901 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 192,731 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 174,703 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 154,835 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 154,835 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 140,455 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 128,100 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 115,569 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 103,274 miles

rear seats folded down

Pass 27 Oct 2009 85,418 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 85,418 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 62,760 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 46,732 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 MTU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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

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