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EX54 EFE

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

175,131 mi
Last recorded175,131 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 175,131 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 175,131 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 159,832 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 159,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 141,874 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 120,500 miles

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

parking brake cable fouling prop shaft

roof maker lights not working

Fail 1 Mar 2013 120,499 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

parking brake cable fouling prop shaft

roof maker lights not working

Pass 25 Feb 2012 106,431 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 106,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 85,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 85,897 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 75,402 miles

Nearside rear handbrake cable insecure.

Oil leak at engine, (vacuum and or water pump).

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 75,402 miles

Centre Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear handbrake cable insecure.

Oil leak at engine, (vacuum and or water pump).

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 66,485 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak at engine/gearbox.

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 66,485 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak at engine/gearbox.

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

Fail 4 Oct 2007 55,917 miles

Nearside Hand operated control valve control cannot be moved over its full travel (3.2.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 55,917 miles

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

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 EFE is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 EFE, 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 EFE registered?

EX54 EFE is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 September 2004.

Is EX54 EFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX54 EFE shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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