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AX54 KSY

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

161,074 mi
Last recorded161,074 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 KSY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 161,074 miles

All previous welding painted over

Outer sill corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end n/s&o/s (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 161,068 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

All previous welding painted over

Outer sill corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end n/s&o/s (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025

Inner and outer sills slight corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2024 161,078 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 151,858 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s&o/s bump stop / top shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 146,035 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above axle bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 145,677 miles

Nearside Rear end float in hub assembly

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear End float in hub assembly

Fail 9 Apr 2021 145,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear end float in hub assembly

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear End float in hub assembly

Pass 8 Jul 2019 119,703 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 118,572 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 118,567 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2017 117,001 miles

Cross member corroded

Inner body sills corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 3 May 2017 116,838 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front mount, inner body sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Cross member corroded

Inner body sills corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2016 115,246 miles

center bearing warn out

Fail 27 Apr 2016 115,264 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure both (8.2.2)

center bearing warn out

Pass 22 Apr 2015 107,899 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

front wiper blades slightly worn

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 107,899 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

front wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 31 Mar 2014 101,623 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 101,337 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 101,337 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 91,166 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak n/s rear hub.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 79,228 miles

near side front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 4 Mar 2010 69,754 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 59,741 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)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Mar 2008 48,511 miles

Brake fluid tested - Failed

Half shafts rears - O/S & N/S maximum end play tolerence 1.7mm - BE AWARE AT MAXIMUM END PLAY

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 KSY is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AX54 KSY, 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 KSY is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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