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AK54 VBF

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,579 mi
Last recorded84,579 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 VBF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 84,579 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced STEP (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced PANEL AREA (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ARCH (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPPED (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 84,127 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has a dangerous amount of play

Pass 7 Dec 2023 82,063 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 82,063 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 80,466 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 77,433 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 74,751 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 71,167 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 66,144 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 61,310 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 57,157 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 53,466 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 52,087 miles

Front brake discs sighty rusty

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2013 50,102 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2012 47,274 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 42,075 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 40,162 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 32,887 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 32,884 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 26,277 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 26,277 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2007 24,705 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 VBF is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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