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EJ54 AEF

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,229 mi
Last recorded71,229 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 AEF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 71,229 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 71,229 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt installation in such a position that loading the belt causes the cushion to be raised or significantly compressed, allowing the occupant to effectively move forward (10.1 (l))

Rear Seat belt installation in such a position that loading the belt causes the cushion to be raised or significantly compressed, allowing the occupant to effectively move forward (10.1 (l))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 70,780 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 70,476 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front bumper damaged

off side inner sill holed and corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2024 70,476 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front bumper damaged

off side inner sill holed and corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2023 70,158 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 69,951 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 69,951 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 69,805 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 69,691 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 69,233 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 69,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 68,602 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

suspension and steering rusty

Pass 15 Nov 2016 67,244 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 67,244 miles

Nearside Front outline marker lamp(s) not working (1.1.B.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 66,818 miles

Front Fuel hose slightly damaged next t o fuel filter (7.2.2)

propshaft centre bearing mounting badly split

Fail 23 Nov 2015 66,818 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Front Fuel hose slightly damaged next t o fuel filter (7.2.2)

propshaft centre bearing mounting badly split

Pass 9 Oct 2014 64,125 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 61,066 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 56,310 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 56,296 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 52,367 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 47,492 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 41,770 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 34,750 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 29,587 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 23,551 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 11,878 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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EJ54 AEF is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AEF, 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 EJ54 AEF registered?

EJ54 AEF is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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