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AJ54 GVW

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

186,201 mi
Last recorded186,201 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 GVW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 186,201 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 186,201 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 174,594 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 174,594 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 174,585 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 166,847 miles

General corrosion to the under side of vehicle

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2017 166,847 miles

General corrosion to the under side of vehicle

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 166,499 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner and outer sill corroded (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill corroded by the step (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 158,710 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside seal ahs corrosion

Offside seal has corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2014 148,476 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 139,596 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake pedal antislip provision slightly worned.

Fail 31 Dec 2013 139,595 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake pedal antislip provision slightly worned.

Pass 2 Jan 2013 128,146 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 114,907 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S Wing mirror glass damaged

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 114,907 miles

Front number plate damaged

O/S Wing mirror glass damaged

Pass 4 Jan 2011 103,311 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s body damaged but no sharpe edges

Fail 4 Jan 2011 103,311 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s body damaged but no sharpe edges

Pass 5 Jan 2010 85,423 miles

play in steering rack tie rod on offside

Pass 8 Jan 2009 65,660 miles

crack in front number plate

slight play in o/s steering rack ball joint

small crack in n/s/f door mirror

Fail 5 Jan 2009 65,480 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

crack in front number plate

slight play in o/s steering rack ball joint

Pass 8 Jan 2008 42,606 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 GVW is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GVW, 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 GVW is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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