MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
226,186 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
crack to nearside rear screen
patch welding repairs made to vehicle
steel brake pipes corroding
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
crack to nearside rear screen
patch welding repairs made to vehicle
steel brake pipes corroding
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch /inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/step/inner sill (5.2.6)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cab crossmember (5.2.6)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/r light lens damaged
Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall cracking
n/s & o/s front inner wings corroded
n/s & o/s outer sill/step corroded
n/s & o/s rear chassis corroded
oil leak
top of o/s/f chassis corroded in engine bay
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall cracking
n/s & o/s front inner wings corroded
n/s & o/s outer sill/step corroded
n/s & o/s rear chassis corroded
oil leak
top of o/s/f chassis corroded in engine bay
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/f inner wing and chassis slightly corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
nearside rear brake has a slight bind
o/s seat belt slightly frayed edges
o/s/f chassis corroded
o/s/r light lens damaged
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
n/s/r tyre punctured
rear of cab crossmember corroded
n/s park brake low effort
n/s/r upper reflector missing
rear cab crossmember corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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AX53 LHT is a 2004 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 AX53 LHT, 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 LHT is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 January 2004.
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