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AG53 DFO

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

167,008 mi
Last recorded167,008 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 167,008 miles

Flexi part of exhaust weak been modified back together

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 May 2017 166,835 miles

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

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

Flexi part of exhaust weak been modified back together

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Apr 2017 165,952 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 149,786 miles

Body has slight corrosion both front inner wings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rack inner joint has slight play

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis both sides (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 149,786 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 both marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion both front inner wings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rack inner joint has slight play

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis both sides (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 140,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 140,283 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 130,848 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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 130,848 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 118,564 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 103,495 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 103,495 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 87,018 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 87,018 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 75,706 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 75,706 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 63,165 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 48,978 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 48,917 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 33,510 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 DFO is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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