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EY54 HYW

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

147,346 mi
Last recorded147,346 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY54 HYW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 147,346 miles

corrosion staring rear chassis

corrosion starting on brake pipes

nearside rear back-plate damp

oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2016 147,346 miles

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

corrosion staring rear chassis

corrosion starting on brake pipes

nearside rear back-plate damp

oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2015 122,253 miles

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

front registration plate damaged

oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2015 122,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

front registration plate damaged

oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2014 101,218 miles

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

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

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

power steering pipe corroded

various body damage

Fail 19 Dec 2014 101,217 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

power steering pipe corroded

various body damage

Pass 18 Dec 2013 89,242 miles

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

cuts in front tyres

drivers door window repaired

front registration plate damaged

long parking brake lever travel

nearside rear brake performance lower than offside

Fail 12 Dec 2013 89,242 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

cuts in front tyres

drivers door window repaired

front registration plate damaged

long parking brake lever travel

Pass 5 Oct 2012 70,637 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 70,637 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 49,999 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 49,888 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 May 2010 24,101 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 19,209 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 19,209 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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EY54 HYW is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 EY54 HYW, 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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EY54 HYW is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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