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EU54 XAM

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

229,061 mi
Last recorded229,061 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 XAM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 229,061 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 185,564 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 185,564 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 161,184 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 145,001 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 128,358 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 116,671 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 107,300 miles

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 97,933 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 90,593 miles

Both front wiper blades only just clearing screen, better than prevoius test.

Suspect both rear hub seals leaking.

Suspect front crank seal leaking.

Tacho not sealed at gearbox end.

Only Ten seats fitted at time of test.

Fail 30 May 2008 90,577 miles

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Emissions not tested (6.4) DANGEROUS

Suspect both rear hub seals leaking.

Suspect front crank seal leaking.

Tacho not sealed at gearbox end.

Only Ten seats fitted at time of test.

Pass 1 Jun 2007 74,150 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 43,174 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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EU54 XAM is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 EU54 XAM, 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 EU54 XAM registered?

EU54 XAM is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 September 2004.

Is EU54 XAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU54 XAM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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