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EK54 VGN

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,889 mi
Last recorded87,889 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 VGN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 87,889 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 87,888 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 184,117 miles

Centre prop bearing wearing.

Nearside Rear Lamp lens broken.

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

Reverse lamps not working.

Tipper body/bed corroding.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 184,107 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Hole in Chassis leg. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill corroded, leaving a hole. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Centre prop shaft bearing wearing.

Nearside Rear Lamp lens broken.

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit, also has nail in tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Back box corroding, DIY repair.

Reverse lamps not working.

Tipper bed floor and body corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 177,763 miles

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Prop shaft center bearing has slight play

Tipper body floor is corroded

Tipper body sub frame is corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2018 169,380 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 169,380 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2017 159,493 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 159,462 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 157,179 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel knocking noise on os when steering rocked (2.2.A.1b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear shocks (2.7.3)

heavy corrosion to tipper bed

nsr position light wire in socket not working

Fail 9 Aug 2016 157,171 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both nsr and osr d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both nsr and osr (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired u bolts loose (2.4.B.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both nsf and osf lower arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven both foot and hand ns (3.7.B.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel knocking noise on os when steering rocked (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear shocks (2.7.3)

battery light on

diesel filter housing lock clamp loose

heavy corrosion to tipper bed

nsr position light wire in socket not working

Pass 6 Apr 2016 155,220 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 9 Jan 2015 140,665 miles

Fuel tank filler neck breather insecure

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

Steering rack / pinion has knocking play

Fail 8 Jan 2015 140,664 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fuel tank filler neck breather insecure

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack / pinion has knocking play

Pass 19 Oct 2013 127,204 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 112,359 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 112,340 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 97,379 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2011 97,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 85,758 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 74,197 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 74,124 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 62,275 miles

N/S MIRROR CRACKED

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

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

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

O/S/R LIGHT LENZE HOLED

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 48,865 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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 VGN is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 EK54 VGN, 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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EK54 VGN is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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