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EX54 EFP

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,672 mi
Last recorded157,672 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 EFP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2019 157,672 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside inner sill corroded

underside of vehicle in an advanced state of corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2018 156,395 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 156,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high not adjusting (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 147,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear beam bump stops deteriorating

Fail 16 Aug 2017 147,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front lower sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings hole near suspension mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch to floor sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear beam bump stops deteriorating

Pass 9 Aug 2016 136,868 miles

front brake discs in poor condition corroded

offside front tyre wearing down on inner edge

Fail 9 Aug 2016 136,868 miles

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition corroded

offside front tyre wearing down on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2015 130,206 miles

BOTH REAR CHASSIS RAILS POOR CONDITION

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

Fail 8 Aug 2015 120,071 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT & REAR AXLE (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INCOMPLETE REPAIR (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings O/S & N/S REAR ADJ TO BUMP STOP (6.1.B.2)

FRONT DISCS POOR CONDITION

Fail 12 Jul 2014 122,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both outer sills corroded

wipers worn

Pass 12 Jul 2014 122,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both outer sills corroded

wipers worn

Pass 5 Aug 2013 111,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust corroded

screen cracked outside swept area

Pass 6 Aug 2012 102,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

windscreen cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2011 97,850 miles

Oil leak

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Fail 2 Aug 2011 97,798 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 9 Aug 2010 83,571 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 83,324 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO LIMIT.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

VARIOUSE MINOR SCREEN DAMAGES.

Pass 25 Sep 2009 83,324 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO LIMIT.

VARIOUSE MINOR SCREEN DAMAGES.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 75,752 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 59,575 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 EFP is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc 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 EFP, 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 EFP is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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