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2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

219,239 mi
Last recorded219,239 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 SUV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2018 219,239 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength footstep holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength footstep holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Inner sill holed

Pass 8 Aug 2017 218,893 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 218,816 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 218,034 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 216,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Jul 2015 216,618 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 May 2014 214,717 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 May 2014 214,717 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 213,097 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 210,627 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack nearside

Fail 27 Mar 2012 210,627 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack nearside

Pass 26 Mar 2011 170,326 miles

slight play in rack

Fail 19 Mar 2011 170,326 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

slight play in rack

Pass 6 Apr 2010 130,425 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 130,425 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 87,470 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 87,470 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 53,400 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsr tyre wrn

osf tyre wrn in edge

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 SUV is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SUV, 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 SUV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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