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AJ53 ODF

2004 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,779 mi
Last recorded136,779 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 ODF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 136,779 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2025 136,779 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 129,313 miles

Please note: Tipper Body corroded at various places o/s and n/s!

Pass 9 Dec 2021 123,301 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 117,871 miles

nearside and offside front inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2020 111,847 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 104,694 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 98,961 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 91,253 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 82,488 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 74,843 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 66,200 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 61,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 56,726 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front seat base needs replacement or repair

Fail 28 Dec 2011 56,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front seat base needs replacement or repair

Pass 22 Dec 2010 50,877 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 50,869 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 43,311 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 43,304 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 34,078 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2008 34,071 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 27,109 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 21,749 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 21,749 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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AJ53 ODF is a 2004 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ53 ODF, 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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AJ53 ODF is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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