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EF54 BYP

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,625 mi
Last recorded179,625 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 179,625 miles

corrosion underside

rear seat belts slow to retract

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 16 Dec 2016 179,623 miles

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

corrosion underside

rear seat belts slow to retract

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 29 Nov 2016 179,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

corrosion underside

rear seat belts slow to retract

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 7 Nov 2015 168,652 miles

Rear suspension prescribed areas showing some corrosion.

Pass 8 Nov 2014 155,628 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 143,926 miles

N/s/f and o/s/f inner wheel arches corroded outside prescribed area.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2012 132,909 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 123,691 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 111,366 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 101,704 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 101,704 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2008 92,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 92,424 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 77,362 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 77,362 miles

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

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

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 BYP is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BYP, 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 BYP registered?

EF54 BYP is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is EF54 BYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF54 BYP shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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