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EF54 ATU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 ATU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2021

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill till foot step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected reger till sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected reger till sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 155,959 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019
Pass 1 Aug 2018
Pass 24 May 2017
Pass 21 Apr 2016 117,842 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 109,313 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 100,855 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 99,430 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 86,385 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 86,384 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 78,871 miles

brake anti slip worn

nearside seat belt slight fray

Fail 4 Apr 2011 78,871 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake anti slip worn

nearside seat belt slight fray

Pass 30 Mar 2010 71,890 miles

Brake pedel anti slip worn on edge

Water leake from engine

Pass 4 Feb 2009 58,602 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise slight bind nsf brake

Pass 27 Nov 2007 37,776 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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EF54 ATU 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 81.3%.

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 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 EF54 ATU, 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 EF54 ATU registered?

EF54 ATU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 December 2004.

Is EF54 ATU safe to buy?

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