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AJ53 UAB

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

145,690 mi
Last recorded145,690 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 UAB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 145,690 miles

Corrosion on metal brake pipes across rear axel

Corrosion to near side and offside body sills

Fail 8 Feb 2016 145,690 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering rack insecure Near side (2.2.B.1a)

Corrosion on metal brake pipes across rear axel

Corrosion to near side and offside body sills

Pass 14 Jan 2015 136,848 miles

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

damage to n/s body sill

Pass 21 Jan 2014 127,856 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 114,984 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 103,525 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 103,522 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 89,207 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 89,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 71,619 miles

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

detachable tow ball not fitted at time of test

Fail 25 Jun 2009 71,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

detachable tow ball not fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Mar 2008 59,749 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 59,745 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 44,521 miles

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

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 UAB is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AJ53 UAB, 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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What year was AJ53 UAB registered?

AJ53 UAB is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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