MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,005 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both rear tyres starting to crack between treads.
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner sill. (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Top corner has a crack. (8.3.1d)
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Body has slight corrosion Inner sill, (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Top corner out side of swept area. (8.3.1d)
Oil leak ()
Under side of vehicle is covered in large amounts of mud,dirt etc so there is a restricted view of some testable items.
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Both rear tyres starting to crack between treads.
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner sill. (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Top corner has a crack. (8.3.1d)
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Body has slight corrosion Inner sill, (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Top corner out side of swept area. (8.3.1d)
Oil leak ()
Under side of vehicle is covered in large amounts of mud,dirt etc so there is a restricted view of some testable items.
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Centre exhaust outer skin corroded and half broken
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
o/s/f sill corroded
Nearside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
n/s/rear shock absorber weak
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
n/s/rear shock absorber weak
both door mirror glass cracked
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Spare tyre defective
both door mirror glass cracked
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
hand brake getting high
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
hand brake getting high
hand brake getting high
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
hand brake getting high
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)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
hand brake getting high
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
hand brake getting high
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EF54 VDL is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 VDL, 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 VDL is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 December 2004.
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