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EX54 EAM

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

130,646 mi
Last recorded130,646 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 EAM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 130,646 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 130,646 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 117,083 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 117,083 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 113,029 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 133,029 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 112,934 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch within 12in of shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill within 12in of front leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch within 12in of shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill within 12in of leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 110,904 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear chassis corroding

Offside Rear chassis corroding

Pass 19 Feb 2015 108,813 miles

nearside outer sill corrosion developing

offside and nearside rear chassis rails corrosion developing

Fail 19 Feb 2015 108,813 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside outer sill corrosion developing

offside and nearside rear chassis rails corrosion developing

Fail 30 Aug 2013 106,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake has low reserve travel

Pass 30 Aug 2013 106,151 miles

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

handbrake has low reserve travel

Pass 17 Aug 2012 101,936 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front fog lamp not working.

Fail 25 Aug 2011 97,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 97,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 83,388 miles

Nearside door mirror damaged but not impairing vision.

Slight imbalance on rear brakes.

little reserve travel on handbrake.

Fail 18 Aug 2010 83,388 miles

Nearside door mirror damaged but not impairing vision.

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

Slight imbalance on rear brakes.

little reserve travel on handbrake.

Pass 12 Aug 2009 92,204 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 68,302 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 62,086 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 62,086 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 50,421 miles

Little reserve travel on handbrake lever.

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

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

Wiprs slightly smeary

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 EAM is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EAM, 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 EX54 EAM registered?

EX54 EAM is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 September 2004.

Is EX54 EAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX54 EAM shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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