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AJ54 VRU

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

168,788 mi
Last recorded168,788 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 VRU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2015 168,788 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front wing corroded

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

both sill sorroded

Pass 5 Dec 2014 159,911 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to inner sills/ outer sills

front brake pipes corroded

front coil springs corroded

nearside / offside sill has a hole not within perscribed area

Fail 5 Dec 2014 159,909 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to inner sills/ outer sills

front brake pipes corroded

front coil springs corroded

nearside / offside sill has a hole not within perscribed area

Pass 12 Dec 2013 150,181 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 134,220 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 134,220 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 112,702 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 97,343 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 77,017 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 77,017 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 60,632 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

n/s front tyre worn low inner and outer edge

n/s rear tyre worn low inner and outer edge

o/s front tyre worn low inner edge

o/s rear tyre worn low inner edge

Fail 23 Oct 2008 60,627 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

n/s front tyre worn low inner and outer edge

n/s rear tyre worn low inner and outer edge

o/s front tyre worn low inner edge

o/s rear tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2007 44,636 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 VRU is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VRU, 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 VRU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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