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AG53 DWU

2004 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

197,087 mi
Last recorded197,087 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 DWU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 197,087 miles

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive center rear out rigger (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear center cross member (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 197,071 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step area (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive center rear out rigger (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear center cross member (2.4.A.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 175,081 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door steparea (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing slight roughnress

Pass 2 Feb 2015 163,230 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 15,275 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 133,642 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2012 116,357 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 116,357 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 99,318 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 24 Feb 2011 99,318 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 4 Feb 2010 67,736 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 67,736 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 51,493 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 35,944 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 21,719 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 DWU is a 2004 Ford Transit in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DWU, 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 DWU registered?

AG53 DWU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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