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EX54 EKH

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

178,473 mi
Last recorded178,473 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2020 178,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting very back inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch next to shock absorber (holed in more than one area) filled up with expanding foam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail next to engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting very back inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch next to shock absorber (holed in more than one area) filled up with expanding foam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded on bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

no engine coolant in bottle

Pass 25 Mar 2019 172,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut in tyre tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bad wear on outer edge of tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 chips in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s & o/s/r inner wheel arches rusting/holed.

Pass 29 Mar 2018 168,328 miles

Both n/s and o/s/r wheel arches holed.

Both rear bump stops missing.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion top of chassis rail. (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak bad leak from engine. ()

Fail 27 Mar 2018 168,325 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported metal brake pipe (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both n/s and o/s/r wheel arches holed.

Both rear bump stops missing.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion top of chassis rail. (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak bad leak from engine. ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 164,450 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion above axle (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion below master cylinder (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion above axle (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 17 Mar 2017 164,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear bump stops missing

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion above axle (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion below master cylinder (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion above axle (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 161,311 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust silencer badly corroded .

offside rear wheel arch area starting to corrode

Pass 30 Mar 2015 153,020 miles

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

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

off side rear axle bump stop missing .

Fail 27 Mar 2015 153,019 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

off-side rear axle bump stop missing .

Pass 21 Mar 2014 146,900 miles

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

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

small cracks in tread of o/s/f tyre.

wear on inner edge of o/s/f tyre.

Fail 21 Mar 2014 146,900 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

small cracks in tread of o/s/f tyre.

wear on inner edge of o/s/f tyre.

Pass 4 Apr 2012 123,695 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 115,956 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak from front crank seal

oil leak from vacuum pump

Pass 2 Apr 2009 96,529 miles

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

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

front wiper blades slightly worn

n/s/r lamp slightly damaged

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 2 Apr 2009 96,529 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

front wiper blades slightly worn

n/s/r lamp slightly damaged

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 10 Jan 2008 65,509 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 EKH is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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