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EX54 DYP

2004 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

120,754 mi
Last recorded120,754 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 DYP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 120,754 miles

8 passenger seats fitted at test

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded [ may need attention soon ] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge [ cord not exposed at test ] (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil very close to fail criteria [ attention ] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle worn [ in and out movement from rear hubs ]

reverse lights inoperative

Fail 9 Jul 2025 120,741 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged 4th row back (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Passenger's seat insecure 4th row back, fixing missing (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision 3rd row back (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Passenger's seat insecure 1st Row back, fixing missing (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision 3rd Row back (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 2nd row inner seat (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 May 2024 120,023 miles

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arches (Both sides) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 118,343 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 115,995 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 115,994 miles

Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced nearside and offside inner seals holed (marked with yellow chalk) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load rear (rear) middle not releasing easily (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 144,482 miles

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 144,482 miles

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 107,881 miles

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 107,767 miles

Nearside Emergency exit sign missing passager dooe in and out (9.1.2 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 99,590 miles

oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2016 88,513 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Nov 2015 78,994 miles

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

Offside Front Inner sill corroding

security of drivers seat

Pass 4 Nov 2014 68,207 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear row centre seat belt buckle cover damaged - side loading door inside release lever deteriorating

Pass 13 Nov 2013 59,767 miles

brake application un even - 27% - rear axle

fraying & fluffing to nearside front seat belt

slight damage to both front lower sill panels

Pass 7 Nov 2012 51,386 miles

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

slight fraying to nearside front seat belt

Pass 10 Nov 2011 46,116 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 40,666 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 40,666 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 31,999 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 23,790 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 15,394 miles

4th row nearside passenger seat mounting bolt missing

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

wiper blades starting to perish

Pass 7 Nov 2006 8,081 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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EX54 DYP is a 2004 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EX54 DYP, 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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EX54 DYP is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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The MOT history for EX54 DYP shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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