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AJ54 ORU

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

113,601 mi
Last recorded113,601 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 113,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underseal covering both sides of the vehicle. Suspected corrosion on both inner and outer seals. moderation of undere side of vehicle covered.

Fail 17 Mar 2022 113,601 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underseal covering both sides of the vehicle. Suspected corrosion on both inner and outer seals. moderation of undere side of vehicle covered.

Pass 2 Jan 2021 113,410 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 113,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 111,163 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 103,556 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 103,352 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 96,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 95,872 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering centre inner sill where marked (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 81,090 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 81,087 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/s/f inner sill x2 bits (2.4.A.3)

N/s/f tyre poor condition on outer wall

Pass 16 Dec 2014 80,580 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 75,912 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 75,904 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 60,471 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 60,471 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 58,115 miles

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

offside rear tyre with slightly distorted tread

Fail 10 Jul 2012 58,112 miles

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

Nearside passenger door catch missing (6.2.B.2)

Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

offside rear tyre with slightly distorted tread

Pass 11 Oct 2011 42,561 miles

panel damage near side

Pass 19 Jul 2011 41,917 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 41,917 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 38,224 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 37,134 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both door mirrors cracked

Fail 26 Jul 2010 37,133 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both door mirrors cracked

Pass 21 Oct 2009 32,717 miles

both front mirrors minor cracks in glass

Fail 19 Oct 2009 32,716 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

both front mirrors minor cracks in glass

Fail 23 Oct 2008 27,287 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 27,287 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 22,283 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 ORU is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 ORU, 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 ORU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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