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AJ54 SBY

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,829 mi
Last recorded156,829 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 SBY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 156,829 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Sep 2019 156,829 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 148,798 miles

Nearside Front tyre cutting out on outer dege

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

Offside Front tyre cutting out on inner edge

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 144,367 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear parallel brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Inner sills, inner rear quarters and cross member corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

Fail 2 Nov 2016 144,364 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear parallel brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Inner sills, inner rear quarters and cross member corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

Pass 23 Oct 2015 143,506 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 142,510 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 142,510 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 138,594 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 138,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 133,985 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2011 129,429 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 129,428 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 126,314 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 117,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

slight play in nearside of steering rack end

Pass 25 Nov 2008 96,326 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 69,857 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 SBY is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SBY, 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 SBY is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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