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EF54 FBD

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,526 mi
Last recorded76,526 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 76,526 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 76,524 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 175,413 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023
Pass 15 Jun 2022 73,333 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 175,585 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

inner sills some corrosion

towbar step damaged

Fail 23 Sep 2019

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

inner sills some corrosion

towbar step damaged

Pass 13 Oct 2018

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear towbar step damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2017

rear step damaged

Pass 11 Feb 2016

various rear seat belts slow to retract

Pass 29 Jan 2015 58,156 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 54,308 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 48,649 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 44,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 38,982 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 35,450 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 35,450 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 29,070 miles

n/s/rear wheel arch trim insecure

Pass 27 Nov 2007 22,614 miles

n/s/r wheel arch insecure

Fail 19 Nov 2007 22,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

n/s/r wheel arch insecure

Pass 9 Nov 2006 14,825 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 FBD is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 FBD, 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 FBD registered?

EF54 FBD is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 November 2004.

Is EF54 FBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF54 FBD shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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