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EA54 WES

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

131,601 mi
Last recorded131,601 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 131,601 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front to rear both sides outer sill has sign of corrosion and door panel

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 131,601 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front to rear both sides outer sill has sign of corrosion and door panel

Pass 1 Feb 2019 126,407 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn through on one side (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis when viewed from under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive doorstep (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind holed section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive complete rear cross member and rearmost spring hangers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

where brake pips have been replaced their fitment while secure is very poor and the nearside front brake pipe is shaling

Fail 26 Jan 2019 126,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing when viewed from under wing around the ABS unit. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp conversely the indicator is also impacting on the operation of other lamps (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting, chassis holed when viewed from under bonnet. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn through on one side (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis when viewed from under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive doorstep (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind holed section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive complete rear cross member and rearmost spring hangers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

where brake pips have been replaced their fitment while secure is very poor and the nearside front brake pipe is shaling

Pass 19 Feb 2018 121,017 miles

Nearside Front play in rack end

Fail 12 Feb 2018 120,925 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake application uneven lagging (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake application uneven lagging (3.7.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front play in rack end

Pass 14 Feb 2017 114,335 miles

Inner exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded below chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Feb 2017 114,335 miles

Inner exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded below chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 107,087 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 107,057 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded chalked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle chalked (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Outer axle hub oil seal weeping

Pass 9 Feb 2015 99,040 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 99,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 8 Feb 2014 91,327 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 91,327 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2013 83,232 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 83,232 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 74,801 miles

Nearside front wiper blade in poor condition

Nearside headlamp aim slightly low

Nearside rear seat belt in poor condition

Offside front steering rock arm has slight play

Pass 19 Oct 2010 64,965 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 64,965 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 54,738 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 50,138 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 50,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 WES is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WES, 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 WES is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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