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AG53 DPV

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

229,001 mi
Last recorded229,001 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 DPV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 229,001 miles

all brake pipes are heavily greased

both front inner arches are have corrosion

front windscreen is cracked in various places but not affecting drivers view

o/s rear bumper is corroded (tow ball not fitted at time of test )

o/s rear tyre is worn on the inside edge

o/s track rod end ball joint has slight play

Pass 22 Dec 2016 224,838 miles

Both outer sills are slightly corroded

rear chassis is slightly corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2015 215,371 miles

All brake pipes are heavily greased

o/s rear tyre is close to legal limit

windscreen has slight crack at the bottom of the windscreen

Fail 14 Dec 2015 215,371 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion both rear inner wheel arches are corroded (6.1.C.1)

All brake pipes are heavily greased

n/s rear chassis is corroded

o/s rear tyre is close to legal limit

windscreen has slight crack at the bottom of the windscreen

Fail 10 Oct 2015

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Top suspension mount (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Top suspension mount (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer sill has corroded

Windscreen has cracked but not impairing your view

Pass 15 Oct 2014

Crack in windscreen but not impairing your view

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2013

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

Nearside rear tyre has slight cracks

Offside rear tyre has worn on inside edge

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2012

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

Nearside rear tyre has slight cracks

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011

Front brake disc's rusted in inner part of disc's

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Side bar support bar rusted

Fail 11 Aug 2009 59,418 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 59,418 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 48,538 miles

Both front brake discs have a rust ring on outer edge of inner face

Pass 21 Aug 2007 33,739 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 DPV is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DPV, 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 DPV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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