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AJ54 FBE

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

178,654 mi
Last recorded178,654 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 178,654 miles

Rubber bushes starting to deteriorate, play in rack, inner arches corroded, balljoint rubbers starting to deteriorate

Sills, chassis, floor, backing sills, step areas corroded, springs corroded, brakepipes corroded,brake discs slightly worn, tyres approaching limits

Pass 1 Nov 2018 166,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 166,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill along length (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across beam (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 161,782 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 161,775 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 154,413 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both lower arm rear bushes (2.4.F.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 154,411 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both lower arm rear bushes (2.4.F.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 149,677 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 125,283 miles

advise o/s/f top mirror cracked

Fail 16 Feb 2015 125,282 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

advise o/s/f top mirror cracked

Fail 10 Feb 2014 102,839 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 102,839 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 80,610 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 80,605 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 76,861 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 61,784 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 61,784 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 55,242 miles

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 FBE is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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