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EF54 VKU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

314,236 mi
Last recorded314,236 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2013
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 VKU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2013 314,236 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2013 314,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2012 301,263 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 277,141 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 277,141 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 253,916 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 225,857 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 225,857 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 186,737 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 186,737 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 158,454 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 125,502 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 VKU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VKU, 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 VKU registered?

EF54 VKU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 November 2004.

Is EF54 VKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF54 VKU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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