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AJ54 SFX

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

946,207 mi
Last recorded946,207 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 946,207 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2018 946,207 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 84,191 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 78,543 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 78,536 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 75,040 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to nearside and offside front inner wings

deteriation injector leak off pipes

surface corrosion front brake pipes

Pass 11 Dec 2013 71,609 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear service brake application becoming uneven

Fail 28 Nov 2013 71,540 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear service brake application becoming uneven

Pass 1 Nov 2012 66,256 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 64,261 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 64,261 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 58,222 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 49,297 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 40,388 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

n/s/r light lens temp,repair been carried out.

Fail 24 Nov 2007 29,748 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 29,748 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 SFX is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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