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AJ53 WPN

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

136,986 mi
Last recorded136,986 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2026 136,986 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at s/frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis above rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front sills/inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 136,635 miles

both rear chassis members above axle corroded.

both rear inner and outer side panels corroded/holed.

o/s step/inner sill corroded/holed.

Fail 2 Apr 2025 136,635 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear chassis members above axle corroded.

both rear inner and outer side panels corroded/holed.

o/s step/inner sill corroded/holed.

Pass 13 Mar 2024 136,145 miles

chassis members above rear axle heavily corroded

corrosion/holes to both inner sills/steps at front

n/s/f inner wing corroded/holed

Pass 29 Mar 2023 135,837 miles

heavy underbody corrosion .

Pass 9 Mar 2022 135,244 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 135,201 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 134,743 miles

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

o/s front inner wing corroded

rear chassis corroded above rear axle

Fail 18 Mar 2021 134,715 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis beside tank (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

o/s front inner wing corroded

rear chassis corroded above rear axle

Pass 8 Jan 2020 133,720 miles

handbrake requires adjustment

heavy underbody corrosion at rear

Pass 7 Jan 2019 132,278 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (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))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 128,223 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ALL (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 123,353 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 123,269 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 118,160 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 111,645 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2013 106,446 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 106,446 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 102,301 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 102,301 miles

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

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

bind to o/s/r brake

Pass 3 Jan 2012 97,238 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 97,234 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2011 91,863 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 91,863 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 86,161 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 86,161 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 80,882 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 74,986 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 74,986 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 74,968 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 69,791 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 69,791 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 WPN is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 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 WPN, 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 WPN is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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