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AK04 LBJ

2004 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

53,834 mi
Last recorded53,834 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 LBJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 53,834 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 52,648 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 50,884 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess x member corroded. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 50,065 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front inner wing corroded.

Fail 18 Apr 2023 50,060 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front inner wing corroded.

Pass 20 Oct 2021 49,407 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front inner wings rusty suspension components rusty

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 5 Oct 2021 49,404 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front inner wings corroded.

underside of vehicle corroded.

Pass 9 Oct 2020 49,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

attention to n/s handbrake.

Pass 8 May 2019 48,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 48,294 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 fronts. (3.6.B.2c)

damage to centre screen

Pass 8 May 2017 45,060 miles

centre screen damage.

front brake inbalance-attention to rear brakes.

oil leak from filter.

Pass 12 May 2016 41,800 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 40,186 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system in poor condition/corroded

Fail 12 May 2015 40,184 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust system in poor condition/corroded

Pass 14 May 2014 39,421 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 37,145 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 32,240 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 18,901 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 14,727 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 13,784 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 12,325 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 8,767 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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AK04 LBJ is a 2004 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AK04 LBJ, 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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AK04 LBJ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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