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EX54 EAO

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,496 mi
Last recorded116,496 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 EAO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 116,496 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wing to strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 116,487 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing to strut mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wing to strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017

Front coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Nov 2017

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower centre (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 152,424 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 152,424 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 148,012 miles

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

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

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH droplinks (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 148,011 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH droplinks (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 142,446 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight knock from steering rack

slight noise fron OSF hub

Fail 3 Oct 2014 142,446 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight knock from steering rack

slight noise fron OSF hub

Pass 14 Oct 2013 133,890 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Spare tyre defective

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

centre propshaft mount is worn to excess

corrossion formed at both sides front inner wing sections

exhaust system is deteriorated .

offside front step section viewed underneath vehicle is corrodded

offside rear inner tyre at legal limit . nearside rear inner tyre at legal limit .

Fail 10 Oct 2013 133,806 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Spare tyre defective

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

centre propshaft mount is worn to excess

corrossion formed at both sides front inner wing sections

exhaust system is deteriorated .

offside rear inner tyre at legal limit . nearside rear inner tyre at legal limit .

Pass 3 Oct 2012 125,467 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 112,300 miles

engine oily

nail at nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2010 99,041 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 81,559 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 81,551 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 66,489 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 66,489 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 55,337 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 EAO is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EAO, 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 EAO is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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