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EA54 VTG

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

156,538 mi
Last recorded156,538 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 156,538 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 160,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 154,593 miles

Central PROP BEARING WORN

Fail 7 Jan 2022 154,593 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central PROP BEARING WORN

Pass 11 Jan 2021 150,473 miles

some corrosion to under side appears to be sound

Fail 11 Jan 2021 150,473 miles

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

some corrosion to under side appears to be sound

Pass 14 Jan 2020 146,631 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 146,631 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 142,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 139,238 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 139,238 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 134,900 miles

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

slight corrosion n/s front chassis

slight corrosion rear chassis rail near bump stops

Fail 20 Feb 2017 134,900 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

slight corrosion n/s front chassis

slight corrosion rear chassis rail near bump stops

Pass 3 Feb 2016 131,064 miles

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

both sides rear chassis near bump stops some corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2015 126,305 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 121,774 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 28 Jan 2014 121,774 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Feb 2013 117,668 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 113,390 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 113,378 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 109,093 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn close to minimum thickness

offside front wheel bearing noisey when wheel spun but no roughness or play detected

Pass 19 Feb 2010 104,521 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 99,860 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 99,860 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 80,979 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 VTG 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 68%.

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 VTG, 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 VTG registered?

EA54 VTG is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 October 2004.

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