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AG53 DTY

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 DTY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jul 2018

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 136,512 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 136,512 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 120,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 29 Jun 2016

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 11 Jul 2015 118,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 107,182 miles

Oil leak

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

handbrake cables deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2013 98,103 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 90,364 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 90,634 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2011 80,819 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 80,819 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 67,016 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 46,871 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 30,797 miles

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

nearside front marker amber lamp not working

Fail 4 Sep 2008 30,797 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

nearside front marker amber lamp not working

Pass 24 Aug 2007 16,989 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 DTY is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DTY, 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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What year was AG53 DTY registered?

AG53 DTY is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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