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AK04 LGW

2004 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,577 mi
Last recorded144,577 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 LGW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 144,577 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner cheek (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner ckeek (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2017 135,618 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2016 126,425 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 22 Sep 2015 119,581 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2015 119,581 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2014 112,660 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2014 112,649 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 105,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 28 Sep 2012 100,235 miles

Exhaust system getting frail.

Front brake discs worn.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 93,570 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 87,851 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 87,843 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 78,679 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2008 63,766 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 63,766 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 49,076 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 LGW is a 2004 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LGW, 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 LGW is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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