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EU54 XAT

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

321,896 mi
Last recorded321,896 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 XAT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 321,896 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024
Pass 13 Feb 2024
Pass 11 Jul 2023 270,579 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 270,367 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 268,775 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 913,780 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 882,258 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 170,147 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 169,364 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Stairs in a deteriorated condition corroded (9.7 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 169,327 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Stairs in a deteriorated condition corroded (9.7 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 161,872 miles

Nearside Rear 3rd row seat fixing is slightly worn

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front chassis is rusty inside the engine bay

possible noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 21 Oct 2016 146,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 146,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 120,649 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine has a oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2014 114,654 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 106,135 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 101,133 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 96,430 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 90,556 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 84,578 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 78,566 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 72,338 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 62,649 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 XAT is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XAT, 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 XAT registered?

EU54 XAT is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 September 2004.

Is EU54 XAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU54 XAT shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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