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AG53 DCO

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,424 mi
Last recorded136,424 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2017 136,424 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front steps (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 128,644 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

vehicle coverd heavily with underseal and body filler

Fail 16 May 2015 118,446 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

nearside front antiroll drop link bent/distorted no freeplay at present

nearside front quarter glass is temporary type but secure at present

nearside front tyre worn on inner /outer edges

no spare wheel fitted to undercarriage

offside rear tyre close to/on waremarkers

strong advise corrosion to archs/bodywork and tapped up in various places

unable to open sideloading door from externally but opens from internally

various oil leaks across engine/gearbox areas

vehicle underrbody corroded and coverd in mud etc at time of test

Pass 16 May 2015 118,446 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front antiroll drop link bent/distorted no freeplay at present

nearside front quarter glass is temporary type but secure at present

nearside front tyre worn on inner /outer edges

no spare wheel fitted to undercarriage

offside rear tyre close to/on waremarkers

strong advise corrosion to archs/bodywork and tapped up in various places

unable to open sideloading door from externally but opens from internally

various oil leaks across engine/gearbox areas

vehicle underrbody corroded and coverd in mud etc at time of test

Pass 31 May 2014 110,035 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 110,016 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 100,387 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 97,058 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 97,051 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 87,609 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 76,832 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 76,681 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 67,472 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 15 Aug 2009 67,277 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s c/v inner boot split

Pass 11 Aug 2008 58,745 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 47,426 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 DCO 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 62.5%.

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

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