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EA54 VCX

2004 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

224,295 mi
Last recorded224,295 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2012
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 VCX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2012 224,295 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 206,564 miles

front brake pads 70% worn

Pass 14 Dec 2010 181,113 miles

front brake pads wearing

slight exhaust blow at front flexi joint

Fail 14 Dec 2010 181,113 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake pads wearing

slight exhaust blow at front flexi joint

Fail 17 Dec 2009 143,867 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 143,867 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 114,591 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 114,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 VCX is a 2004 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VCX, 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 VCX registered?

EA54 VCX is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 November 2004.

Is EA54 VCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA54 VCX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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