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AG53 DBU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,780 mi
Last recorded131,780 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 131,780 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016

Body has slight corrosion rear cross member (has had repairs (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion spare wheel area (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Horn not working fuse (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no fluid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 121,023 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 121,023 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 115,055 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 115,053 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 112,199 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 96,637 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 96,637 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 79,450 miles

exhaust very corroded

o/s/r tyre low and cut on side wall

play on n/s steering rack

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 79,448 miles

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

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

exhaust very corroded

play on n/s steering rack

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 57,917 miles

both front brake pipes coated not tested

o/s/ seat belt frayed

Pass 24 Feb 2009 40,394 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 28,396 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 22,820 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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AG53 DBU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AG53 DBU, 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 DBU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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