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AJ54 OSN

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

405,363 mi
Last recorded405,363 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 OSN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 405,363 miles

clutch pedal anti slip missing, rack arms have slight play, wheel bearings noisey, front suspension arm bushes cracking, o/s/r tyre close to limit, leaf spring bushes worn, reverse gear fault, brake pedal feels spongy, gear box mount worn

Fail 9 Jan 2015 405,363 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

clutch pedal anti slip missing, rack arms have slight play, wheel bearings noisey, front suspension arm bushes cracking, o/s/r tyre close to limit, leaf spring bushes worn, reverse gear fault, brake pedal feels spongy, gear box mount worn

Pass 9 Jan 2014 312,118 miles

engine oil low, gear box mount worn, clutch pedal anti slip worn, drivers seat belt frayed, major oil leak, rear exhaust corroded, o/s/f rack arm has slight play, front discs and pads wearing, n/s/f tyre worn on sidewalls (INVESTIGATE)

nearside steering rackrod balljoint slight play-tracking requires checking after repair,offside step sill corroding

vehicle chassis corroded, coil springs corroded, rear shockers damp, rear leaf springs slight rust (INVESTIGATE)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 312,118 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

engine oil low, gear box mount worn, clutch pedal anti slip worn, drivers seat belt frayed, major oil leak, rear exhaust corroded, o/s/f rack arm has slight play, front discs and pads wearing, n/s/f tyre worn on sidewalls (INVESTIGATE)

vehicle chassis corroded, coil springs corroded, rear shockers damp, rear leaf springs slight rust (INVESTIGATE)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 226,995 miles

driver seat ripped, vehicle chasis corroded, coil springs corroded, front track rod end inner arms have slight play, centre brake pipes corroded, rear brake binding

Fail 29 Dec 2012 226,995 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

driver seat ripped, vehicle chasis corroded, coil springs corroded, front track rod end inner arms have slight play, centre brake pipes corroded, rear brake binding

Pass 29 Dec 2011 148,874 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 148,716 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 106,473 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 106,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 59,849 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2009 59,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 59,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut missing (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 35,152 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 35,028 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 18,566 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 OSN is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,295cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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