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AJ04 DFF

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,321 mi
Last recorded185,321 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 DFF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 185,321 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated P/brake lever needs adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 182,041 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 176,150 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

heavy underseal

Fail 22 Aug 2018 176,143 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength innersill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength innersill at rear spring front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength innersill at rear spring front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside inner and outer stepsill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 168,606 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 168,604 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 161,437 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 161,437 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor and inner wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassie inner wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor and wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 153,453 miles

o/s/r + n/s/r bump stops missing

o/s + n/s sills slight corrosion

rear chassis section slight corrosion

Fail 11 Jul 2015 153,453 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

o/s + n/s sills slight corrosion

o/s/r + n/s/r bump stops missing

rear chassis section slight corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2014 144,546 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r inner wheel arch slight corrosion

o/s + n/s sills slight corrosion

o/s inner sill slight corrosion

o/s/r + n/s/r bump stops missing

Fail 12 Jul 2014 144,419 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r inner wheel arch slight corrosion

o/s + n/s sills slight corrosion

o/s inner sill slight corrosion

o/s/r + n/s/r bump stops missing

Pass 10 Jul 2013 133,744 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s + n/s sills slight corrosion

o/s/r + n/s/r bump stops missing

Fail 8 Jul 2013 133,744 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s + n/s sills slight corrosion

o/s/r + n/s/r bump stops missing

Pass 14 Jul 2012 123,861 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 113,360 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 105,153 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 105,105 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 102,667 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 97,613 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 87,789 miles

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

o/s/r handbrake cable sticking slightly

slight play in steering rack

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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AJ04 DFF is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ04 DFF, 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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AJ04 DFF is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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