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EJ54 NKM

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,888 mi
Last recorded161,888 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 NKM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 161,888 miles

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

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

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

advance corrosion o/s and n/s rear chassis rails

excessive corrosion nsf chassis under abs pump

excessive corrosion to osf chassis and osf outer sill by door

Fail 2 Dec 2016 161,872 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

advance corrosion o/s and n/s rear chassis rails

excessive corrosion nsf chassis under abs pump

excessive corrosion to osf chassis and osf outer sill by door

Pass 2 Dec 2015 148,074 miles

Offside Front panel

Offside Rear arch corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2015 147,898 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front panel

Offside Rear arch corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2014 135,269 miles

fuel tank breather pipe split

Pass 2 Dec 2013 124,819 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 113,861 miles

Coolant empty

Coolant leak

Fail 1 Dec 2012 113,860 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Coolant empty

Coolant leak

Pass 29 Nov 2011 100,324 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 100,324 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

side walls worn n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r tyres

Pass 16 Sep 2010 86,405 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 76,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

stone chips in windscreen/

Pass 4 Dec 2009 76,770 miles

stone chips in windscreen/

Pass 11 Dec 2008 66,075 miles

chip in screen

Fail 17 Dec 2007 48,808 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

off side door mirror cracked

windscreen chipped

Pass 17 Dec 2007 48,808 miles

off side door mirror cracked

windscreen chipped

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 NKM is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NKM, 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 NKM is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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