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EK54 TFV

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

228,583 mi
Last recorded228,583 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 TFV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 228,583 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both steering arms have slight play

oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2015 228,581 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both steering arms have slight play

oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2014 227,201 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 227,201 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 223,925 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 223,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2011 215,565 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 215,565 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 190,616 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 190,616 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 159,230 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 123,094 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 123,094 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 95,552 miles

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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EK54 TFV is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EK54 TFV, 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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What year was EK54 TFV registered?

EK54 TFV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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