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EF54 VDL

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

170,005 mi
Last recorded170,005 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 VDL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 170,005 miles

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 ()

Fail 12 Oct 2017 170,005 miles

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 ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 164,700 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 158,083 miles

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

o/s/f sill corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2014 152,657 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 152,657 miles

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)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 151,802 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 151,802 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 132,692 miles

both door mirror glass cracked

Fail 26 Nov 2012 132,692 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 116,509 miles

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

hand brake getting high

Fail 20 Dec 2011 116,509 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 94,366 miles

hand brake getting high

Fail 22 Dec 2010 94,143 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 77,074 miles

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)

Fail 29 Dec 2009 77,074 miles

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)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 60,618 miles

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

hand brake getting high

Fail 23 Dec 2008 60,618 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 46,703 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 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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