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AY54 WMC

2004 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

444,955 mi
Last recorded444,955 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 WMC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2017 444,955 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 431,506 miles

chassis starting to corrode

exhaust tail pipe corroded

mudflap damaged osr

Fail 12 Sep 2016 431,490 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)

chassis starting to corrode

exhaust tail pipe corroded

mudflap damaged osr

Pass 18 Sep 2015 411,228 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 411,199 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 389,179 miles

foot brake pedal has quite a bit of travel

Fail 15 Aug 2014 389,170 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 370,521 miles

front lower arm bushes worn

hole osf sill not perscrided area

nsr inner tyre low tread

nsr metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2012 357,457 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 357,744 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 337,632 miles

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

Play in steering rack

Propshaft component defective

Pass 9 Aug 2010 313,379 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 313,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 282,451 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 282,446 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

cluth pedal rubber worn

Fail 15 Sep 2007 193,074 miles

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

rear prop uj broken up, both osr tyres worn to legal limit

Pass 15 Sep 2007 193,074 miles

rear prop uj broken up, both osr tyres worn to legal limit

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 WMC is a 2004 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 WMC, 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 WMC is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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