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AK54 VAV

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

108,303 mi
Last recorded108,303 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 108,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 May 2012 108,303 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 96,418 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 96,418 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 85,009 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 133,232 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 133,232 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2007 108,281 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 108,281 miles

Centre Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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 VAV is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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