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AO54 TOV

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

181,188 mi
Last recorded181,188 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 TOV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 181,188 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close To Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch Slightly Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch Slightly Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch Slightly Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 174,214 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 169,308 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear near side & off side chassis corroded near axle bump stops

Slight signe off fuel leak from engine

Pass 10 Oct 2016 159,181 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 159,176 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play Steering Rack End (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Near step inner sill and step (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near Step Inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member behind tow bar (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 146,963 miles

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

both inner and outer sills corroding

Pass 1 Oct 2014 133,873 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2014 133,873 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2013 122,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front inner steering arm has slight play

Fail 11 Nov 2013 122,475 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front inner steering arm has slight play

Pass 18 Oct 2012 108,781 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 30 Sep 2011 93,086 miles

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

rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 28 Sep 2011 93,086 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2010 83,154 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both wipers worn

Fail 30 Sep 2010 83,152 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

both wipers worn

Pass 17 Sep 2009 70,416 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 26 Sep 2008 56,492 miles

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

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

both front fog lamps not working

Pass 26 Sep 2008 56,492 miles

both front fog lamps not working

Pass 26 Sep 2007 43,822 miles

Front fog lights not working

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 43,822 miles

Front fog lights not working

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AO54 TOV is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AO54 TOV, 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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AO54 TOV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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