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AK54 NBG

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

187,458 mi
Last recorded187,458 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 NBG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2020 187,458 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength LOTS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength LOTS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2018 185,363 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 183,658 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 181,843 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 181,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 177,463 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 177,463 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 173,291 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 173,287 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 165,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 165,126 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 151,218 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 135,034 miles

rear main oil leak

slight fuel pump leak

Fail 6 Oct 2011 135,034 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

rear main oil leak

slight fuel pump leak

Pass 17 Sep 2010 117,062 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 117,062 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 98,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 98,172 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 70,114 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 44,141 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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AK54 NBG is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AK54 NBG, 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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AK54 NBG is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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