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EJ54 NGV

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

252,787 mi
Last recorded252,787 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 252,787 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leak seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 230,311 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes from front to rear of vehicle are corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Front exhaust centre box outer skin corrosion

Central Rear Lower oil leaking around diff seal

Front oil leaking

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2017 210,793 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin on silencer corroded (7.1.2)

Central Front Lower oil leak

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 189,297 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak Play in inner steering joints

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight roughness in rear wheel bearings

Underbodsy, sills and chassis corroded

Fail 3 May 2016 189,297 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak Play in inner steering joints

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight roughness in rear wheel bearings

Underbodsy, sills and chassis corroded

Pass 8 May 2015 171,568 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 151,347 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2014 151,343 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 127,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 7 May 2013 127,023 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 105,235 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damage to luton box

engine oil on min.

o/s head lamp razer notworking

power steering fluid on min

rust on both front brake discs

Fail 9 May 2012 105,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

damage to luton box

engine oil on min.

o/s head lamp razer notworking

power steering fluid on min

rust on both front brake discs

Pass 27 Apr 2011 103,644 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both wiper blabes worn

o/s/f high level side lamp notworking

o/s/r and both n/s running lights notworking

small oil leak from n/s/r back plate!!

Fail 26 Apr 2011 103,644 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both wiper blabes worn

o/s/f high level side lamp notworking

o/s/r and both n/s running lights notworking

small oil leak from n/s/r back plate!!

Pass 20 Apr 2010 101,386 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 101,378 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 90,775 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 90,748 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 71,822 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 NGV is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NGV, 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 NGV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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