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AX53 LGD

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

322,585 mi
Last recorded322,585 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 LGD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 322,585 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 314,056 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 306,661 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2020 196,520 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Not within 30 cm of structure components (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes across axke (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 195,907 miles

Nearside sill has light corrosion

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside sill has light corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2015 186,182 miles

Items removed from windscreen prior to test.

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

Nearside outer sill has slight corrosion.

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

Offside outer sill has slight corrosion.

Oil leak.

Steering rack has slight play in inner joints.

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 114,046 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 114,036 miles

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

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

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 94,795 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 74,795 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 85,098 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 77,019 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 77,019 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 68,899 miles

o/s/f tyre low

slight play in o/s/f inner tie rod

Pass 23 Jan 2008 58,979 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 48,019 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 48,019 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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AX53 LGD is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AX53 LGD, 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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AX53 LGD is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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