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AJ54 ETX

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 ETX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2024

underbody repairs

Fail 26 Mar 2024

Central Rear Seat belt damaged row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Fuel hose leaking breather pipe by filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view back cover missing sharp edges to other road users (3.3 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security above axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security above axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023
Fail 24 Mar 2023

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2022 46,263 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 46,261 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by spring shackle mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2021
Pass 14 Feb 2020 44,659 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 43,904 miles

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

VARIOUS SURFACE COROSSION SPOTS UNDERSIDE

Fail 12 Feb 2019 84,388 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

VARIOUS SURFACE COROSSION SPOTS UNDERSIDE

Pass 13 Feb 2018

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 843,188 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 48,478 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 48,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 83,080 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 33,914 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 33,914 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 30,931 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 30,931 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 26,749 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 26,749 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nail in front tyre

both rear tyres splitting

Pass 13 Sep 2010 22,289 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 18,662 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 15,756 miles

n/s outer seat belt marked

Pass 27 Jun 2007 12,279 miles

DAMAGE TO O/S BODY

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

SCRATCHES TO N/S BODY

Pass 3 Jul 2006 8,640 miles

Damage to N/S/F door, but door still shuts ok.

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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AJ54 ETX is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 AJ54 ETX, 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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AJ54 ETX is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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