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AX54 HLJ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

156,023 mi
Last recorded156,023 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 HLJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 156,023 miles

Corrosion present in various parts of the vehicle in non prescribed areas

Extensive welding repairs to vehicle.

Slight front brake fluctuation

Slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Fail 3 May 2017 155,981 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front inner lower wheel arch corroded.

Nearside inner sill corroded.

Nearside outer sill corroded.

Nearside rear chassis corroded.

Offside front chassis top corroded

Slight front brake fluctuation on both sides

Slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 141,064 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust corroded

extensive welding repairs carried out to vehicle and heavily undersealed

front inner wings corroded out side of testable areas

Fail 18 Mar 2016 141,050 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill areas (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill areas (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust corroded

extensive welding repairs carried out to vehicle and heavily undersealed

front inner wings corroded out side of testable areas

Fail 9 Feb 2016 141,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear /box sections/sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crosmember (6.6.6)

Front Inner wings corroded/just out of testable areas

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust corroded

many previous welding repairs/difficult to fully acess

Pass 22 Nov 2014 134,078 miles

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

exhaust corroded

osf inner sill corroded

osr outer sill corroded

towbar mount area slightly corroded

underside of vehicle has been coated with waxoil

Fail 18 Nov 2014 134,078 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust corroded

osf inner sill corroded

osr outer sill corroded

towbar mount area slightly corroded

underside of vehicle has been coated with waxoil

Pass 25 Oct 2013 130,658 miles

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

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

extensive welded repairs heavily under sealed

Fail 23 Oct 2013 130,656 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

extensive welded repairs heavily under sealed

Pass 5 Nov 2012 122,427 miles

exhaust slighty deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2011 114,123 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 91,533 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 91,391 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 82,640 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 74,541 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 53,455 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 53,455 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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AX54 HLJ is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AX54 HLJ, 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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AX54 HLJ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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