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AJ04 RZW

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

206,982 mi
Last recorded206,982 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 RZW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 206,982 miles

Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S AND N/S SILLS CORRODED (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 203,637 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 203,629 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 79% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Towbar attachment insecure bolts excessively corroded (6.1.6 (c) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

body corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 2 Dec 2017 189,084 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 173,496 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 164,394 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 154,011 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 140,554 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 123,973 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion across all brake pipes

corrosion across exhaust system/center boxes

corrosion to front coil springs

freeplay at rear wheel bearings/halfshaft areas both sides

front discs lipped/worn

oil leak from vac pump to water pump area

slight oil leak from rear of engine area

Pass 11 May 2011 96,490 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front wiper arm slightly off line

rear hub bearings have lateral movement close to excess

wheel trims fitted obscuring view of components

Fail 9 May 2011 96,490 miles

Brake pump/compressor leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

noise heard from offside brake when wheel spun

offside front wiper arm slightly off line

rear hub bearings have lateral movement close to excess

wheel trims fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 7 May 2010 69,298 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 May 2009 44,038 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 May 2009 44,038 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 35,191 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 24,689 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 24,689 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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 RZW is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RZW, 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 RZW is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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