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AA54 SJS

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

174,355 mi
Last recorded174,355 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA54 SJS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 174,355 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 173,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 161,928 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 161,928 miles

Central Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 136,557 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 111,007 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 100,026 miles

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

slight end float in rear axle

Fail 5 Dec 2013 99,927 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight end float in rear axle

Pass 20 Nov 2012 83,880 miles

Front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges.

Fail 17 Nov 2012

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

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

Front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges.

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 72,968 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 72,968 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 65,718 miles

Front discs pitted

Pass 18 Nov 2009 56,888 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 56,888 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 43,441 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 36,420 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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AA54 SJS is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AA54 SJS, 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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AA54 SJS is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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