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AG53 CDF

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

187,723 mi
Last recorded187,723 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 CDF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 187,723 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slightly corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slightly corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

eight passenger seats fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2020 187,723 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slightly corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slightly corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

eight passenger seats fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2020 177,324 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

eight passenger seats fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2020 177,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working tail light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength excessive corrosion within 30cm of near side rear spring shackle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength excessive corrosion within 30cm of off side rear spring shackle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear number plates lights (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

eight passenger seats fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2019 166,399 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

eight passenger seats fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2019 166,399 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

eight passenger seats fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2018 162,586 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes rear to front greased up when presented for test (1.1.11 (c))

eight passenger seats fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2018 162,586 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes rear to front greased up when presented for test (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

eight passenger seats fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2018 156,656 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes nearside rear to front of vehicle slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

eight passenger seats fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Apr 2017 151,677 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 151,677 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis excessive corrosion within 30cm of fuel tank mounting point (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering excessive corrosion within 30 cm of handbrake cables mounting point (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 143,442 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 12 Jan 2016 143,436 miles

six seats taken out when pressented for test

Fail 8 Jan 2016 143,436 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 141,954 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal top seal on steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 141,954 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal top seal on steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 132,393 miles

all metal brake pipes covered in grease at time of test.

Fail 23 Oct 2014 132,393 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

all metal brake pipes covered in grease at time of test.

Pass 3 Jan 2014 123,921 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 114,938 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 105,503 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 105,503 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011

six seats taken out when pressanted for mot test

Fail 22 Jan 2011

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

six seats taken out when pressanted for mot test

Pass 25 Jan 2010 100,779 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 100,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 91,320 miles

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

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)

six seats taken out when pressanted for mot test

Fail 23 Jan 2009 91,320 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

six seats taken out when pressanted for mot test

Pass 24 Jan 2008 75,299 miles

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)

six seats taken out on pressanted for mot test

Fail 23 Jan 2008 75,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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)

six seats taken out on pressanted for mot test

Pass 24 Jan 2007 53,590 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 53,590 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Driver's view to front impaired by crack (6.9.1b)

six seats taken out

Pass 23 Jan 2006 29,147 miles

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

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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AG53 CDF is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 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 AG53 CDF, 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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AG53 CDF is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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