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AJ54 SFY

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

168,667 mi
Last recorded168,667 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 168,667 miles

Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 160,999 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 160,999 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 152,607 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 142,552 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front and rear exhaust corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately wheel acher (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately wheel aches (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 142,327 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 130,758 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 130,758 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 119,912 miles

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 119,912 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 105,635 miles

Centre silencer casing coming away

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 105,635 miles

Centre silencer casing coming away

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 92,951 miles

Driveshaft centre bearing noisy

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 77,189 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2009 77,189 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 69,042 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 47,190 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 SFY is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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