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AG53 CVL

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

147,609 mi
Last recorded147,609 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 CVL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2018 147,609 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced behind wheel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced behind wheel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering behind wheel (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering behind wheel (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering under bonnet (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released when side light are on (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Cab steps insecure corroded (6.2.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear corrosion to rear chassis out riggers

Offside Front Cab steps insecure corroded (6.2.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front cv perished

Offside Front outer sill crushed

Offside Front wing loose

Offside Rear corrosion to rear chassis out riggers

brake pipoes corroded

chassis in poor condition

clonking and play in steering

corrosion to rear o/s and n/s chassis but not holed

head light in poor condition

n/s outer sill in poor condition

overall chassis in poor condition

spanner ligh on dash

Pass 6 Mar 2017 135,040 miles

bad corrosion chassis

dash faulty

Fail 2 Mar 2017 135,840 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

bad corrosion chassis

dash faulty

Pass 26 Feb 2016 119,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s/r inner arch/floor area within shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper chassis corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front inner sill and step area damage and corrosion

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and n/s/r (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake lining low

Fail 24 Feb 2016 119,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front leaf spring mount area outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s/r inner arch/floor area within shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper chassis corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front inner sill and step area damage and corrosion

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and n/s/r (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake lining low

Pass 23 May 2014 111,560 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

corrossion nearside outer centrte sill.

Fail 23 May 2014 111,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

corrossion nearside outer centrte sill.

offside fron abs wire fouling road wheel. (rectified.).

spare wheel missing.

Pass 22 May 2013 101,392 miles

N/s front wheel bearing slight roughtness

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 May 2013 101,392 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/s front wheel bearing slight roughtness

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 May 2012 93,063 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside rear outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

slight noise from offsdie front wheelbearing

Fail 26 May 2012 93,063 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside rear outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

slight noise from offsdie front wheelbearing

Pass 23 May 2011 85,207 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 85,203 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 77,050 miles

front number plate damaged slightly.

Fail 11 Jan 2008 76,850 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

front number plate damaged slightly.

Pass 13 Feb 2007 56,850 miles

Advises as per original mot

Fail 5 Feb 2007 56,840 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Bonnet stiff on hinges

Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

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

Offside rear light lens slight damage

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 CVL is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 CVL, 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 CVL is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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