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EJ54 TKC

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

147,256 mi
Last recorded147,256 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 TKC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2018 147,256 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front engine mounting bracket damaged and likely to fail Gearbox mount inner wing X2 (6.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch as marked (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail Chassis rail (6.1.D.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear cross member various places (2.4.A.3)

Driver seat damaged

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch to floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 145,494 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis, under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 145,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis, under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 143,125 miles

Front wipers starting to smear screen

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chasis rail above axle multi-skinned (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chasis rail multi-skinned near engine mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front sill damaged/bent

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chasis rail above axle multi-skinned (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 143,075 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sills (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail multi-skin above rear axle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail multi-skin near engine mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail multi-skin above rear axle (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ns/os front wiper blades streaking[24"]

Pass 19 Dec 2014 142,314 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine starting to smoke/burn oil

osr tyre outer sidewall showing small cut[kerb damage]

Pass 24 Apr 2014 137,853 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ns/os front wiper blades streaking

osf tyre outer sidewall cut

Fail 22 Apr 2014 137,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ns/os front wiper blades streaking

osf tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 15 Apr 2013 131,538 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has a flat spot

Fail 11 Apr 2013 131,523 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre has a flat spot

Pass 27 Mar 2012 126,974 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 126,972 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 111,501 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 78,485 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 78,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 60,203 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 48,219 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2007 48,219 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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 TKC is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 TKC, 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 TKC is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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