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AK54 UYB

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

170,635 mi
Last recorded170,635 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 UYB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 170,635 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

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

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

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2022 170,483 miles

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

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

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

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

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 167,003 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR AXLE BRAKE PIPES ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR BUSH IS PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

O/S AND N/S STEERING RACK INNER BALL JOINTS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR BUSH IS PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 163,007 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both outer cills rusty

crack in o/s/r light lens

exhaust rusty

oil leaks

Pass 23 Jul 2019 160,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

crack in o/s/r light lens

exhaust rusty

oil leaks

Fail 23 Jul 2019 160,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

crack in o/s/r light lens

exhaust rusty

oil leaks

Pass 13 Jul 2018 157,301 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 152,112 miles

oil leaks

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack drum stick (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack drum stick (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 139,849 miles

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

steering arms have slight play inn

Pass 4 Nov 2015 160,947 miles

Nearside Front & offside front lower suspension arms rubber bushes cracked

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside windscreen cracked

Offside Front play in steering rack arm

Fail 4 Nov 2015 160,947 miles

Nearside Front & offside front lower suspension arms rubber bushes cracked

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside windscreen cracked

Offside Front play in steering rack arm

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 152,871 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside windscreen cracked

steering play far bit in both front rack arms req replacing

suspension both front lower arms rubber bushes cracked

Fail 18 Nov 2014 152,871 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside windscreen cracked

steering play far bit in both front rack arms req replacing

suspension both front lower arms rubber bushes cracked

Pass 13 Nov 2013 132,096 miles

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

steering slight play in both front rack arms

suspension both front lower wishbones bushes cracked

Fail 13 Nov 2013 132,096 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

steering slight play in both front rack arms

suspension both front lower wishbones bushes cracked

Pass 12 Nov 2012 114,559 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 114,559 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 107,392 miles

slight play in both front steering rack arms

Fail 15 Nov 2011 107,392 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight play in both front steering rack arms

Pass 15 Nov 2010 89,752 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 89,752 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 67,130 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 47,994 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 47,994 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 36,788 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 UYB is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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