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AO54 VJC

2004 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

113,577 mi
Last recorded113,577 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 VJC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2018 113,577 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 May 2015 189,070 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 184,682 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 184,682 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 105,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

tipper body rear crossmember heavy corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2013 105,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

tipper body rear crossmember heavy corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2012 166,933 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 166,933 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 96,841 miles

slight oil leak from vacume pump gasket

Pass 9 Dec 2009 85,651 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 64,925 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 64,925 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 50,730 miles

Advise chips in screen

Fail 1 Dec 2007 50,730 miles

Advise chips in screen

Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 VJC is a 2004 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 VJC, 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 VJC is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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