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EF54 BWE

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

119,022 mi
Last recorded119,022 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 BWE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2018 119,022 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch by step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering leaf spring mount (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering leaf spring mount (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 176,709 miles

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable slight play (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 176,708 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable slight play (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 144,533 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both outter sills have surface corrosion

coolant leval on minumum

Fail 4 Aug 2015 144,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both outter sills have surface corrosion

coolant level on minumum

Pass 26 Jul 2014 116,971 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 108,324 miles

slight play in offside front steering arm

Fail 16 Jul 2013 108,324 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 2 Aug 2012 92,679 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 92,679 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 82,422 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 73,612 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 73,612 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 59,010 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 59,010 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

handbrake high

Pass 29 Nov 2008 46,492 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 30,842 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 BWE is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EF54 BWE, 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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EF54 BWE is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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