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EO54 XJL

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

143,433 mi
Last recorded143,433 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO54 XJL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 143,433 miles

underside corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2022 132,414 miles

Nearside Front Inner step corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner chassis rail corroding(engine compartment location)

Offside Front Inner step corroded

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 131,872 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 131,872 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 124,856 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 122,215 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

body corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2018 122,215 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

body corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2017 120,958 miles

Nearside Front damage to wheel rim inner edge

Offside Front fixed metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2017 120,958 miles

Nearside Front damage to wheel rim inner edge

Offside Front fixed metal brake pipe corroded

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 117,640 miles

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2016 117,640 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2015 116,152 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 116,152 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 106,597 miles

Both wipers slightly deteriorated

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside front tyre edge devoid of tread

Pass 16 Sep 2013 95,596 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 95,596 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 84,401 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 84,401 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre inner edge dangerous

Pass 2 Sep 2011 82,869 miles

Offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated,

Pass 9 Sep 2010 72,774 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 72,774 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Part of nearside obligatory mirror missing.Rear view not seriously restricted.

Pass 16 Jan 2009 61,755 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 55,603 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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EO54 XJL is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EO54 XJL, 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 EO54 XJL registered?

EO54 XJL is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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