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EF54 FBG

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

212,270 mi
Last recorded212,270 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 212,270 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underseal/sealer weld/ plate evident (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b))

outer body corrosion/damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2025 211,244 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

outer body damage

under body welding repairs

Fail 15 Aug 2025 211,244 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

outer body damage

under body welding repairs

Pass 16 Aug 2024 203,209 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced weld underseal/ evident (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lens damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2023 195,656 miles

welding all over covered in underseal

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears and osf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 186,780 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 177,336 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 168,239 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 160,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

difficult to select gears

Pass 29 Mar 2018 153,733 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 153,733 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under bonnet near fuel filter (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 143,971 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 143,971 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 133,025 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2015 120,812 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 111,693 miles

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

suspect front wheel bearings slight noise

Fail 27 Mar 2014 111,659 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

suspect front wheel bearings slight noise

Pass 28 Mar 2013 103,315 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 103,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 18 Sep 2010 95,274 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs advance wear

rear brake performance slight imbalance

Propshaft component defective

Pass 18 Sep 2010 95,274 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs advance wear

rear brake performance slight imbalance

Propshaft component defective

Pass 5 Jun 2009 63,797 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 35,157 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 35,127 miles

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 FBG is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FBG, 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 FBG is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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