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EG53 AKV

2004 Ford Transit

White Lpg 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,081 mi
Last recorded85,081 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 AKV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2021 85,081 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody heavily coated in underseal

Pass 25 Mar 2020 84,372 miles

Body has corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Full underside of vehicle covered in underseal making inspection of chassis and brake pipes impossible

Pass 28 Mar 2019 83,500 miles

Underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Apr 2018 82,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Apr 2017 80,725 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Underbody and brake pipes undersealed preventing full inspection

Pass 2 Apr 2016 78,073 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 78,073 miles

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

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Marked with chalk (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 72,839 miles

Exhaust back box silencer outer skin damaged

Fail 7 Apr 2015 72,834 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine oil leak (possible engine sump/gasket)

Exhaust back box silencer outer skin damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2014 67,802 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 64,495 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 5 Apr 2012 60,659 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 60,654 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 532,872 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 532,872 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2010 41,469 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 41,469 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 27,963 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 24,603 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 24,461 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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EG53 AKV is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,295cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EG53 AKV, 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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EG53 AKV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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