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EX54 FMJ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

133,040 mi
Last recorded133,040 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 133,040 miles

Offside Front slight play

chassis slight corrsion

uners sill applied

Fail 7 Oct 2024 133,040 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front slight play

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

chassis slight corrsion

uners sill applied

Pass 3 Oct 2023 132,633 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE / DIESEL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 132,632 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL, SPRING HANGER AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL,SPRING HANGER AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE / DIESEL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 131,932 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 131,925 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 131,149 miles

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

vehicle underside heavily undersealed

Fail 6 Sep 2021 131,125 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

vehicle underside heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Sep 2020 130,338 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 130,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 129,962 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 129,941 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 124,017 miles

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2017 119,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear hub seal has slight misting of oil

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 111,575 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 107,450 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 103,847 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 100,441 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front 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 24 Sep 2013 100,410 miles

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

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

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

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front 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 28 Sep 2012 97,289 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 97,272 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 94,002 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 94,002 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 90,757 miles

both front disc corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2010 9,750 miles

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

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

both front disc corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2008 89,954 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 86,837 miles

offside front tyre worn low on inside edge

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 FMJ is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 FMJ, 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 FMJ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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