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EJ54 ACV

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

307,437 mi
Last recorded307,437 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 ACV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2018 307,437 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2017 298,873 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

parking brake only just met the requirements

vehicle heavily corroded

vehicle underbody is heavily corroded including the chassis front to back

Pass 21 Jun 2016 288,319 miles

Front both slight play found at wheel

slight play found in steering rack

Fail 17 Jun 2016 288,138 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front both slight play found at wheel

slight play found in steering rack

Pass 18 May 2015 270,031 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

under body corroded front and back and n/s and o/s.

Fail 7 May 2015 269,537 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 245,311 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 245,311 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside sill distorted at front

offside door step corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2013 245,311 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

nearside sill distorted at front

offside door step corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2012 231,275 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

drivers doorstep corroded

nearside sill distorted at front

offside front bottom ball joint incorrectly seated

Fail 21 Jun 2012 231,261 miles

Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

drivers doorstep corroded

nearside sill distorted at front

offside front bottom ball joint incorrectly seated

steering lock broken

Pass 15 Jul 2011 215,727 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 215,718 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 205,037 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 205,006 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

offside bottom ball joint dust rubber split

rear seats removed prior to test

Pass 29 Jun 2009 185,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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EJ54 ACV is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 EJ54 ACV, 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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EJ54 ACV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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