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AJ04 MLV

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 MLV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Reversing lamps Inoperative

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leaks

steering rack tight on lock to lock check

Fail 17 Oct 2022

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Reversing lamps Inoperative

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leaks

steering rack tight on lock to lock check

washer pump weak

Pass 21 Oct 2021

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 94,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020

offside rear park brake limits just met

Pass 8 Aug 2019

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 146,684 miles

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

Offside handbrake limits just met

Pass 27 Jul 2017

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2017

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 148,200 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 148,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 143,460 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 140,263 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 135,238 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 130,982 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 129,166 miles

Front number plate cracked & slightly deteriated

Fail 8 Apr 2010 129,159 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front number plate cracked & slightly deteriated

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 112,883 miles

play in rear u/j on propshaft

Pass 11 Apr 2008 86,232 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 45,557 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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AJ04 MLV is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MLV, 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 MLV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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