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EA54 VCU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

154,533 mi
Last recorded154,533 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 154,533 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 154,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 142,291 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 142,291 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2013 118,696 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 118,696 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 97,477 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 97,477 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 80,175 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 80,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 67,758 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 55,944 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 55,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 44,804 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 39,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake lever high

Pass 30 Oct 2007 39,911 miles

handbrake lever high

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 VCU 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 56.3%.

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 VCU, 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 VCU registered?

EA54 VCU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 October 2004.

Is EA54 VCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA54 VCU shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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