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AY54 WLC

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

208,907 mi
Last recorded208,907 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 WLC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 208,907 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2020 207,697 miles

General underbody corrosion

Fail 21 Jul 2020 207,682 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength well arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

n/s/and/o/s/inner and outer sill has general corrosion

under body has general corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2019 199,916 miles

Offside Front tyre worn from inner edge

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

n/s/and o/s/inner and outer sill has general corrosion

underbody has general corrosion

Fail 21 Jun 2019 199,916 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn from inner edge

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

n/s/and o/s/inner and outer sill has general corrosion

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2018 191,554 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security AS MARKED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 191,553 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced AS MARKED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security AS MARKED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 182,799 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 173,806 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 173,805 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 164,096 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 164,095 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 153,536 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 153,535 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 142,601 miles

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

n/s/r hub oil seal has a slight oil leak

slight oil leak from engine

small stone chip on windscreen outside A zone

Pass 10 Jun 2013 142,601 miles

n/s/r hub oil seal has a slight oil leak

slight oil leak from engine

small stone chip on windscreen outside A zone

Pass 12 Jun 2012 131,999 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 131,999 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 121,355 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2011 121,355 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2010 109,112 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 89,461 miles

oil leak n/s rear halfshaft

Fail 15 Jun 2009 89,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak n/s rear halfshaft

Pass 18 Jun 2008 60,572 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 47,243 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 47,243 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AY54 WLC is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 AY54 WLC, 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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AY54 WLC is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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