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FL54 EJN

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 EJN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (various pipes) (1.1.11 (c))

Slight corrosion around both front Headlamp's (under bonnet)

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various places inc. All chassis (front & rear) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2021

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting around leaf spring mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Inner edge damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on (inner) edge

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 140,427 miles

Front Subframe corroding inc. surrounding area

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Leading to Brake Flexi Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle underneath (Chassis/Body) corroding in various areas

Fail 17 Dec 2020 140,427 miles

Front Subframe corroding inc. surrounding area

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Leading to Brake Flexi Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting around Doorstep (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner & Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle underneath (Chassis/Body) corroding in various areas

Pass 22 May 2019 135,416 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Above front subframe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ‘D’ bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle has had extensive plating/welding to underside

Fail 10 May 2019 135,415 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure Mount broken above subframe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Fouling chassis (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ‘D’ bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle has had extensive plating/welding to underside

Pass 17 May 2018 130,096 miles

Nearside Rear inner arch slightly corroded

underside checked using finger and thumb and corrosion assesment tool

underside plated in several areas, sealed with sealers and heavily undersealed, front inner wings plated from inside. sills plated and heavily undersealed. some corrosion still present on underside.

Fail 30 Apr 2018 130,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing / arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded innerwing / arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

underside corroded and undersealed

Pass 22 Mar 2017

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside side door window held in place by tape

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

clutch pedal rubber worn

Fail 13 Mar 2017

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear sill and box section corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill and door step floor corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front mudflap loose

Nearside side door window held in place by tape

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 2 Feb 2016 118,451 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 126,345 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 104,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 100,766 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 93,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 93,434 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 86,970 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 80,045 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 72,903 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 72,903 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 66,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 50,519 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 50,516 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 35,067 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 19,348 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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FL54 EJN is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FL54 EJN, 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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FL54 EJN is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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