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CJ53 AYP

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 AYP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body and suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Undersealed applied various places

Handbrake travel

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body and suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Undersealed applied various places

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 13 Oct 2025

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body and suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Undersealed applied various places

Handbrake travel

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body and suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Undersealed applied various places

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 14 Nov 2022

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body and suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body and suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 14 Nov 2022

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body and suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body and suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 22 Nov 2021 174,186 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides front to rear inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear body and ALL suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 7 Sep 2020 174,136 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both frear suspension and body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front suspension and body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner and outter sill in multiple places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 3 Aug 2016 174,036 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded X-member,marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

brake pedal has long travel

brake pedal rubber worn

brake pipes corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

underside corroded both in and out of prescribed areas

Pass 6 Jun 2015 167,228 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 161,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough

nearside rear tyre tread cut-not to cords

Pass 6 Feb 2013 161,724 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough

nearside rear tyre tread cut-not to cords

Pass 10 Feb 2012 149,058 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 149,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 135,345 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough/play

Pass 28 Jan 2010 113,908 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2009 97,804 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 72,092 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 54,048 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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CJ53 AYP is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CJ53 AYP, 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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CJ53 AYP is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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