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EJ54 EUD

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,145 mi
Last recorded153,145 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 EUD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 153,145 miles

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.2.2 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Feb 2025 148,148 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

no rear seats fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2025 148,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis next to front spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

no rear seats fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2024 145,718 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

general underbody corrosion

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Feb 2024 145,713 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side not working (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

general underbody corrosion

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 5 May 2021 144,071 miles

n/s & o/s chassis corrosion staring

n/s/r & o/s/r inner wheel arches corrosion starting

no warning lights on dash time of test

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge need changing soon

Fail 5 May 2021 144,071 miles

Horn not working fitted horn (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

n/s & o/s chassis corrosion staring

n/s/r & o/s/r inner wheel arches corrosion starting

no warning lights on dash time of test

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge need changing soon

Pass 5 Aug 2016 152,404 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside sliding door catch sticking

Offside Lower w/screen stone chipped

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

service brake just meets requirements

Fail 3 Aug 2016 152,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside sliding door catch sticking

Offside Lower w/screen stone chipped

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 148,968 miles

evidence of both front brakes overheating.

spare wheel missing from carrier.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Pass 20 Aug 2014 51,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

various metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 27 Aug 2013 135,447 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

rear exhaust sielenser corroding

Pass 24 Dec 2010 74,574 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 74,574 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 63,653 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 63,500 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 52,171 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 36,390 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 22,314 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 11,508 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 EUD is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EUD, 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 EUD is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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