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EX54 EAJ

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

195,823 mi
Last recorded195,823 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 EAJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 195,823 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Door step corroding

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively And offside rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner And offside rear inner sills corroding

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

Offside Outer Sill corroding

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 186,731 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroding

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 183,118 miles

Nearside Rear Chassis corroding

Nearside Rear Outer Sill corroded

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

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

Offside Front Door step corroding

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective And corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 176,885 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 176,868 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 176,830 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 170,598 miles

nearside front arm rear bush deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge close to wear bars

offside front arm rear bush deteriorated

offside front inner sill corroded hole

offside front step starting to corrode

oil leak

rear wheels have slight end float

Fail 8 Nov 2018 170,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of wheel arch/ inner panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of wheel arch/ inner panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside front arm rear bush deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge close to wear bars

offside front arm rear bush deteriorated

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front inner sill corroded hole

offside front step starting to corrode

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2017 153,520 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 153,512 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 143,635 miles

Offside Inner sill slight corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2015 134,406 miles

oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2015 134,406 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2014 125,807 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 120,637 miles

rear tyres have minor cuts

Fail 29 Aug 2013 120,636 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear tyres have minor cuts

Pass 21 Aug 2012 114,888 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 98,442 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 83,883 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 76,023 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 63,537 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 53,221 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 EAJ is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EAJ, 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 EAJ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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