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EJ54 AEC

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

292,829 mi
Last recorded292,829 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 AEC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 292,829 miles

Nearside outer sill slightly damaged

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2018 229,194 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside sill slightly damaged

Offside Rear axle leaking oil slightly

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2017 164,203 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside sill slightly damaged

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2016 126,764 miles

both front coil springs corroded

front brake discs in poor condition on inner faces

nearside and offside rear chassis areas corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

slight weap from steering rack

Fail 8 Jan 2016 126,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

both front coil springs corroded

front brake discs in poor condition on inner faces

nearside and offside rear chassis areas corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

slight weap from steering rack

Pass 28 Nov 2014 117,651 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight leak on steering rack

Fail 28 Nov 2014 117,651 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight leak on steering rack

Pass 24 Jul 2013 110,666 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 110,664 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 103,608 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 103,608 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 93,623 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 83,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 172,641 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 143,697 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 117,214 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2007 117,214 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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 AEC is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EJ54 AEC, 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 AEC is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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