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EP54 DBY

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

217,589 mi
Last recorded217,589 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP54 DBY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 217,589 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 May 2023 217,221 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 May 2023 217,221 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 May 2022 216,183 miles

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

Nearside Front WHEEL ARCH SLIGHT LY CORRODED OUT OF PRESCRIBED AREA

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

Pass 18 May 2021 214,949 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2021 214,948 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 May 2020 212,457 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 210,787 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 208,587 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 204,955 miles

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

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 198,448 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 30 Sep 2016 198,448 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tale pipe missing (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack inner tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 30 Sep 2015 191,705 miles

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured marker (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 191,705 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured marker (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 187,773 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 181,139 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 168,229 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 151,795 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 151,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 126,036 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 108,099 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 83,592 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 83,592 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 61,614 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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EP54 DBY is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EP54 DBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EP54 DBY registered?

EP54 DBY is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is EP54 DBY safe to buy?

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