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EU54 XAP

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

223,605 mi
Last recorded223,605 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 223,605 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2025 222,042 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 221,299 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front engine sub-frame corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2024 221,293 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure radiator panel insecure and corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front engine sub-frame corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2024 221,286 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Position lamp not working all front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision bolted to wooden panel and bolts insecure (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

front lower arches corroded both

lower radiator support corroded and fuel tank strap

underslung water tanks held on with wratchet straps

Pass 15 Nov 2023 221,157 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side

Lower radiator mounting corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner arch corroded

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner arch corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine mount braket corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2023 221,153 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury step, sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side

Lower radiator mounting corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner arch corroded

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner arch corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine mount braket corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2022 220,862 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator cradle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 219,501 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 154,214 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 143,909 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 132,319 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 116,847 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 116,847 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 101,197 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 80,703 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 63,259 miles

Nearside front tyre has been rubbed on kerb badly.

Nearside rear outer tyre punctured. (MARKED)

Fail 23 Apr 2008 63,259 miles

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

Driving control(s) clutch pedal anti-slip provision loose (6.8.3)

Nearside Driver's view restricted by object (6.9.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside front tyre has been rubbed on kerb badly.

Nearside rear outer tyre punctured. (MARKED)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Upper Driver's view restricted by object (6.9.1a)

Pass 22 May 2007 46,518 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 29,639 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 XAP is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 EU54 XAP, 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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EU54 XAP is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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