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EF54 DYJ

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

252,450 mi
Last recorded252,450 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 252,450 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

crack in screen not affecting drivers view

general body corrosion

Fail 29 Nov 2016 252,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

crack in screen not affecting drivers view

general body corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2015 229,478 miles

front screen cracked not affecting view

Fail 30 Nov 2015 229,478 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

front screen cracked not affecting view

Pass 28 Nov 2014 205,333 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 183,085 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 158,753 miles

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

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

front brake pads worn to limit

nearside front sidelight dim

Pass 28 Nov 2012 158,753 miles

front brake pads worn to limit

nearside front sidelight dim

Pass 29 Nov 2011 139,193 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 139,193 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 120,479 miles

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

windscreen damaged in lower offside corner

Pass 19 Nov 2009 102,830 miles

front pads low

Pass 27 Nov 2008 79,059 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 79,059 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 60,024 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 60,024 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 DYJ is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EF54 DYJ, 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 DYJ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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