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AG53 DXA

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

212,972 mi
Last recorded212,972 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 212,972 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

chassis heavily undersealed

corrosion on all 4 wheel arches

corrosion on front wings

Pass 30 Jan 2017 201,259 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion wheel arch corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 3 Jul 2015 191,224 miles

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

general corrosion under vehicle

very slight oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2014 181,694 miles

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

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

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

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

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

crack in screen at bottem not in zone

footpedal ruber slightly worn

front wipers smearing

n/s/f sill correded

o/s/r handbrake cable outer skin coming away

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 25 Jun 2013 173,776 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 172,689 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 154,992 miles

o/s no plate light dim./ n/s/r light cluster damaged./ sidewall damage and 1.6mm n/s/f tyre o/s/r tyre inner edge 1.6mm./

Fail 25 Jun 2012 154,991 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s no plate light dim./ n/s/r light cluster damaged./ sidewall damage and 1.6mm n/s/f tyre o/s/r tyre inner edge 1.6mm./

Pass 8 Jun 2011 133,655 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both no plates starting to delaminate

o/s/r tyre cut slightly on outer side wall

Fail 8 Jun 2011 133,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both no plates starting to delaminate

o/s/r tyre cut slightly on outer side wall

Pass 25 Feb 2010 105,158 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 105,158 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 67,778 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 39,362 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 DXA 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 71.4%.

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 DXA, 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 DXA is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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