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AK54 VAA

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

159,156 mi
Last recorded159,156 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 159,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 159,516 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 146,779 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 146,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chaissis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasisis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 146,315 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s inner sill rotten (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s/r inner arch rotten (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s inner sill rotten (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s/r inner arch rotten (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear beam rotten and rear suspension mounting points both sides (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 117,313 miles

centre pipe exhaust rubbers perished system still supperted

handbrake lever slighty high

offside front door strep corroded and holed but not a perscribed area

offside front inner sill corroded but not a perscribed area

offside front sill half way up corroded and holed but not considerd a perscribed area

offside rear tyre wearing low

side door hgandle broken but can still gain acess

Fail 29 Jul 2015 117,313 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

centre pipe exhaust rubbers perished system still supperted

handbrake lever slighty high

offside front door strep corroded and holed but not a perscribed area

offside front inner sill corroded but not a perscribed area

offside front sill half way up corroded and holed but not considerd a perscribed area

offside rear tyre wearing low

side door hgandle broken but can still gain acess

Pass 9 Jul 2014 104,930 miles

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

both rear inner sills both rear inner wheel archs and rear crossmember corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2014 104,928 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both rear inner sills both rear inner wheel archs and rear crossmember corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2013 96,040 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 96,040 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 88,320 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 88,320 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 79,993 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 69,779 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 69,779 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 57,766 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 57,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 45,411 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2007 31,726 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 31,726 miles

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

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 VAA is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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

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