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AG53 DVP

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

191,235 mi
Last recorded191,235 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 191,235 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body has heavy corrosion not within a prescribed area to nearside offside and rear

Fail 26 Feb 2015 191,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body has heavy corrosion not within a prescribed area to nearside offside and rear

Pass 5 Mar 2014 172,789 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to both front inner wings

corrosion to both outer sills/floor

corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

Fail 3 Mar 2014 172,786 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to both front inner wings

corrosion to both outer sills/floor

corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 15 Jan 2013 159,463 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 151,929 miles

2 small holes where been welded

nsf tyre tread ripped on inner shoulder but not exposing cords

wipers starting to smear / chips in screen / hand brake high / underbody corrosion / sill corrosion / ns sill as hole but not in proscribed area / brakepipe corrosion / rack play / movement in nsf wheel bearing / exhaust corrosion

Fail 1 Feb 2012 151,815 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsf tyre tread ripped on inner shoulder but not exposing cords

wipers starting to smear / chips in screen / hand brake high / underbody corrosion / sill corrosion / ns sill as hole but not in proscribed area / brakepipe corrosion / rack play / movement in nsf wheel bearing / exhaust corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2011 148,688 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 145,645 miles

front discs worn

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 15 Jul 2010 145,599 miles

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

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

front discs worn

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 18 Jul 2009 134,333 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 134,299 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 122,697 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 101,458 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 DVP is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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