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EU54 XAW

2004 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

222,545 mi
Last recorded222,545 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 XAW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 222,545 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 222,537 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 218,896 miles

12 passenger seats fitted at time of test

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side rear, front to rears in several areas, and off side front (1.1.11 (c))

front subframe, and some underbody / chassis areas rusting, and previous repairs to inner sill areas

Fail 14 Jan 2023 218,896 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

12 passenger seats fitted at time of test

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side rear, front to rears in several areas, and off side front (1.1.11 (c))

front subframe, and some underbody / chassis areas rusting, and previous repairs to inner sill areas

Pass 28 Jan 2022 218,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

time of test vechile was presented with 11 seats

Pass 18 Dec 2020 134,940 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 134,510 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 133,197 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 131,248 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 128,980 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 125,177 miles

Offside Front inner sill panel corroded

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 119,768 miles

Engine oil leak.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

propshaft component defective

Pass 7 Aug 2013 110,694 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 11,083 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 103,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Some of the rear seat belt very slightly frayed on the edges.

Pass 31 Aug 2011 97,710 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 97,705 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

o/s/r inner tyre flat

Pass 7 Oct 2010 97,368 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r centre stork cover missing

Pass 8 Oct 2009 87,547 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 87,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 71,412 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

small chip in screen

Fail 8 Oct 2008 71,412 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket insecure (2.4.G.5)

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

small chip in screen

Pass 31 Oct 2007 54,170 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Fail 29 Oct 2007 54,170 miles

Nearside Passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Nearside Passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 37,429 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 17,467 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 XAW is a 2004 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 XAW, 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 XAW is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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