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AJ54 SMU

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

222,653 mi
Last recorded222,653 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 SMU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 222,653 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 218,602 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 218,602 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 212,622 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 206,138 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2013 201,003 miles

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel. o/s & n/s front tyres outer edges worn. front wishbone bushes slight deterioration.

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012
Fail 31 Mar 2012 187,992 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 149,560 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 149,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 113,060 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 113,060 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 82,574 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 56,810 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 56,807 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 SMU is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SMU, 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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What year was AJ54 SMU registered?

AJ54 SMU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 November 2004.

Is AJ54 SMU safe to buy?

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