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BD53 AXV

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,836 mi
Last recorded142,836 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 AXV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 142,836 miles

Nearside Front passenger step has corrosion not within prescribed area

Nearside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Front drivers step has slight corrosion

Offside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

underbody has slight surface corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2017 278,237 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill slight corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill slight corroded (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2017

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill slight corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill slight corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016

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

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

parking brake effort has just met with legal requirement of 16%

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2015

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 119,419 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013
Pass 1 Mar 2012 105,824 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 105,824 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 94,214 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

do/s and n/s mirrors cracked

o/s rack end play

Pass 3 Mar 2010 77,979 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 72,269 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 72,267 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Dec 2007 72,248 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 54,107 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 54,105 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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BD53 AXV is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc 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 BD53 AXV, 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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BD53 AXV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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