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EY54 KUD

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

207,064 mi
Last recorded207,064 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY54 KUD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 207,064 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 207,064 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 203,969 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 188,558 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Power steering component insecure power steering reservoir (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 178,124 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 178,122 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed

Pass 8 Dec 2020 173,135 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 173,135 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged close to excessive (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play close to excessive (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake cable damaged

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all fuel injectors wet

chips to windscreen

corrosion to front and rear chassis rails

corrosion to front inner wheel arches

fuel filter wet

heavy corrosion to cab

heavy corrosion to front outer sills

Fail 7 Oct 2019

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step X2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step X2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged close to excessive (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play close to excessive (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake cable damaged

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all fuel injectors wet

chips to windscreen

corrosion to front and rear chassis rails

corrosion to front inner wheel arches

fuel filter wet

heavy corrosion to cab

heavy corrosion to front outer sills

Fail 3 Sep 2019

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.88 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step X2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step X2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of cab X2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rears close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged close to excessive (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear parking brake cable damaged

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front wiper blades in poor condition

chip to windscreen

corrosion to front and rear chassis rails

corrosion to front inner wheel arches

heavy corrosion to cab

heavy corrosion to front outer sills

Pass 23 Aug 2018

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion & holes to offside outer sill outside of prescribed areas

Corrosion to rear chassis rails

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion & holes to offside outer sill outside of prescribed areas

Corrosion to rear chassis rails

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Sep 2017

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 154,171 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 154,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 149,914 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel rim

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

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

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

both door steps damaged

extension too rear off body

mirror backs missing

Fail 15 Oct 2015

Body has a projection caused by damage Extension made too rear has sharp edges (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing Backing missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement hand brake cable, brake binding after use (3.5.1k)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing backing missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.8)

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

both door steps damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2014 143,332 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

power steering rack oil damp

Pass 5 Sep 2013 135,926 miles

nearside rear spring,front and rear eye bushes worn

power steering rack oil damp

Fail 3 Sep 2013 135,914 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear spring,front and rear eye bushes worn

power steering rack oil damp

Pass 4 Sep 2012 130,957 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

offside rear inner tyre deflated

oil dampness around steering rack area

Pass 1 Sep 2011 125,313 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

centre prop bearing hanger worn [rubber]

Pass 18 Aug 2010 117,758 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 18 Aug 2010 117,840 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Aug 2009 110,806 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Muddy unside

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 110,780 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake pedal rubber worn

Muddy unside

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 103,053 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 77,750 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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EY54 KUD is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 KUD, 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 KUD is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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