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AJ54 GXV

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

167,491 mi
Last recorded167,491 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2018 167,491 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing as marked (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock top mount as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside door jam chassis number incomplete

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

Offside door difficult to open from inside

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both sills corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2017 159,310 miles

corrosion offside front inner wheel arch and chassis

Pass 12 Aug 2016 144,297 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 144,297 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 144,129 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing and chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing and chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 139,485 miles

Offside 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)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 139,477 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 4 Mar 2014 132,822 miles

both front inner sill hooled and corroded not in prescribed area

both rear brake pipes across axle corroded

corrosion on underside

front coil springs corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2014 132,820 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front inner sill hooled and corroded not in prescribed area

both rear brake pipes across axle corroded

corrosion on underside

front coil springs corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2012 118,587 miles

Nsr wheel arch slightly corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 118,587 miles

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nsr wheel arch slightly corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 110,214 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 98,518 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 98,518 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 81,197 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 65,832 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 65,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 50,806 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 GXV is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GXV, 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 GXV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 October 2004.

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