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EX54 EGU

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

212,195 mi
Last recorded212,195 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 212,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all underside coated in undercoat

Fail 6 Jan 2026 212,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

all underside coated in undercoat

Pass 12 Dec 2024 206,939 miles

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

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))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal various (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2023 198,334 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal various (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 190,462 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 190,462 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 182,943 miles

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal various (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 182,943 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal various (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 180,015 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 176,861 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 172,695 miles

Central Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 168,941 miles

Body has slight corrosion O/S/R Chassis showing corrosion by bump stop (6.1.B.2)

Chassis and sill repairs have heavy under seal covering repair

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Mar 2017 168,941 miles

Body has slight corrosion O/S/R Chassis showing corrosion by bump stop (6.1.B.2)

Chassis and sill repairs have heavy under seal covering repair

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Oct 2016 168,909 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage head lamp assebley (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear of spring (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of spring (2.4.A.3)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users number plate (6.1.B.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front spot lamp broken

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges and perrished

all seat belts fradied

both front lower arm rear bushes perished

both front tyres worn to limmet

hub caps fitted retainers not checked

oil leaks

under vehicle affected by rust

Fail 21 Sep 2016 168,864 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 163,491 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion corrosion on n/s/r inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion corrosion on o/s/r inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 162,673 miles

corrsion in rear inner wheel arches

Fail 11 Sep 2014 162,673 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrsion in rear inner wheel arches

Pass 2 Oct 2013 157,290 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 148,826 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 130,477 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 110,748 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 110,748 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 91,623 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 73,876 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 55,162 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 55,160 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 EGU is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EGU, 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 EGU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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