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EF54 EZU

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

163,434 mi
Last recorded163,434 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 EZU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 163,434 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s outer sill damaged

o/s inner sill at front corroded

rear brake balance close to limits

Fail 23 Dec 2013 163,427 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

centre/rear prop shaft support bearing has lots of play!

nearside mirror glass & surround partly broken!

nearside side repeater suround is partly lose!

power steering bottle is lose!

rear diff seams routh!

Pass 16 Mar 2012 152,917 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 152,536 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 131,275 miles

Propshaft component defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 131,275 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Propshaft component defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 110,903 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 95,617 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 95,617 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 68,081 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid dirty

front discs groved

l/h rear light lense broken not showing white light

no axle weights on chassis plate assume tyre load rating ok

r/h rear tyre 3mm

Fail 21 Nov 2007 68,081 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid dirty

front discs groved

l/h rear hub not locking on h/brake application

l/h rear light lense broken not showing white light

no axle weights on chassis plate assume tyre load rating ok

r/h rear tyre 3mm

reserve h/brake travel minimal

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 EZU is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 EF54 EZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF54 EZU registered?

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

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