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AK54 XDO

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,602 mi
Last recorded175,602 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 XDO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 May 2025 175,602 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Behind rear bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of inner wheel arch to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of inner arch to floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner arch to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Behind rear bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of inner arch to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 170,836 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal Inner arch and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal Both sides inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2024 170,830 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal Inner arch and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal Both sides inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 170,661 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive n\s + o\s chassis corroded above rear axel beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 162,195 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 148,046 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 148,046 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front front croos Maber damage

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 135,388 miles

EGR pipe possibly leaking under bonnet

Exhaust mounting defective All mountings deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join area slightly insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower radiator crossmember corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated repaired with glue/silicone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside centre outer sill corroded

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s/r slow in reading (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Towbar wiring slightly damaged

Underside of vehicle has areas of corrosion

Vehicle has had previous extensive welding repairs (difficult to inspect)

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

o/s and n/s front doorsteps/outer sills corroded/damaged

Fail 29 Sep 2020 135,370 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Front Exhaust system insecure join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength backing sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s and n/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective All (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Radiator crossmember corroded and holed

Front o/s and n/s door step/sill areas corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded and holed x2

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked but not obscuring view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Possible leak from EGR pipe under bonnet

Vehicle has corrosion in multiple areas and previous repairs

inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2019 30,382 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s slightly corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower radiator crossmember excessively corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked but not obscuring vision (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Outer o/s and n/s sills slightly corroded

Welding repairs difficult to inspect due to paint.

Fail 16 Sep 2019 30,289 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective all (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s slightly corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower radiator crossmember excessively corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked but not obscuring vision (3.2 (a) (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))

Outer o/s and n/s sills slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2018 125,406 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2018 125,402 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover fitted

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2017 117,391 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 109,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

bonnet lock difficult to open

extra seats fitted, secure and operation of belts ok

Fail 10 Jun 2016 109,148 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

extra seats fitted, secure and operation of belts ok

Pass 10 Dec 2014 99,942 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 84,490 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 89,490 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 62,555 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 51,730 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 42,415 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 42,415 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 35,738 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 21,223 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 XDO is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XDO, 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 XDO is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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