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AK54 VCU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

234,728 mi
Last recorded234,728 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 234,728 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 218,155 miles

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

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

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

Suspension components generally corroded

Underbody generally corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2016 202,160 miles

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

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

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

Underbody generally corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2015 180,532 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear's (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 162,265 miles

N/S/R Half Shaft Slight Oil Leak

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 149,069 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 136,843 miles

Service light on

Fail 6 Sep 2012 136,843 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Service light on

Pass 2 Sep 2011 118,639 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Slight corrosion started offside door step

Fail 2 Sep 2011 118,639 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Slight corrosion started offside door step

Pass 16 Sep 2010 96,589 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2010 96,589 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 76,326 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 60,962 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 46,410 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 VCU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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