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AX53 RFL

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

223,538 mi
Last recorded223,538 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 RFL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 223,538 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Feb 2017 223,538 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 278,602 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 214,583 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes (rear part) (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe from master cylinder to abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (front part) (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

two child seat fitted to the rear seats not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Fail 25 Sep 2015 214,382 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (front part) (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f outer sill holed (5.2.6)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sat nav (8.3.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes (rear part) (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe from master cylinder to abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (front part) (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

n/s/f door step holed outside prescribe area

two child seat fitted to the rear seats not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 16 Sep 2014 201,425 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 194,419 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 180,130 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 179,946 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

advise o/s/r sill corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2011 157,751 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 142,202 miles

advise n/s drive shaft oil seal leaking gear oil

Fail 13 Jul 2011 142,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise n/s drive shaft oil seal leaking gear oil

Pass 26 Jan 2011 123,183 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 112,749 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)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 94,785 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n-s rear park brake reading only 50% of o-s

Pass 22 Jul 2009 78,023 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 77,585 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 62,764 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 51,026 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 45,194 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 34,046 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 34,046 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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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AX53 RFL is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AX53 RFL, 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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AX53 RFL is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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