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BD53 VHC

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

156,777 mi
Last recorded156,777 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 156,777 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 149,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 149,695 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr outer and nsr outer (5.2.3 (e))

os and ns inner sills heavily undersealed

os and ns sills heavily undersealed

osf wing damaged

underside has light corrotion

Fail 17 Nov 2021

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr outer and nsr outer (5.2.3 (e))

os and ns inner sills heavily undersealed

os and ns sills heavily undersealed

osf wing damaged

underside has light corrotion

Pass 25 Sep 2020

all welding covered by substance unable to check properly-parking brake passed on limits and lever slight travel-

horn distorted-all seat belts slightly frayed-drivers seat torn-handbrake lever has slight travel-anti slip rubber deteriorated-oil leak-wishbone bushes perished-brake pipes corroded/covered by substance-n/s/f shocker slightly damp

inner steering arms have slight play-power steering pipes corroded-both rear wheel bearings have slight play-vehicle structure corroded-front bumper mounting areas corroded

n/s/f/ track rod end slight play-front links and d bushes slight play-front brake pads and discs worn low-n/s/f/ and o/s/f/ ball joint slight play-rear tyres on limit

Fail 16 Sep 2020

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside 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 wheel arch holed, x3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

horn distorted-all seat belts slightly frayed-drivers seat torn-handbrake lever has slight travel-anti slip rubber deteriorated-oil leak-wishbone bushes perished-brake pipes corroded/covered by substance-n/s/f shocker slightly damp

inner steering arms have slight play-power steering pipes corroded-both rear wheel bearings have slight play-vehicle structure corroded-front bumper mounting areas corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2019

o/s/r/ inner tyre worn low

power steering pipes corroded-rack play inner arms-oil leak-propshaft bushes perished-all brake pipes corroded/covered by substance unable to check properly-all seat belts frayed-front bumper mounting areas corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2019

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s/f/ (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s/f/ (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s/r/ (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side o/s/r/ (1.4.1 (a))

Position lamp not working o/s/r/ (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp n/s/r fog lamp showing white light (4.5.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating n/s/r/ (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake excessively fluctuating o/s/r/ (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake lagging in operation n/s/r/ (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake lagging in operation o/s/r/ (1.2.1 (d))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/f/ inner arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s/f inner arch holed multiple places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s/r/ outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has excessive play n/s/r/ (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has excessive play o/s/r/ (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front and juddering (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel n/s/r/ (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel o/s/r/ (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r/ inner tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

power steering pipes corroded-rack play inner arms-oil leak-propshaft bushes perished-all brake pipes corroded/covered by substance unable to check properly-all seat belts frayed-front bumper mounting areas corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2019

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

brake pipes corroded/covered by substance, unable to check properly-inner steering arms have slight play-both front track rod ends have slight play-both front ball joints have slight play

handbrake lever has slight travel-wipers smearing-anti slip rubber deteriorated-drivers seat torn-o/s/f door handle slightly sticking-clutch pedal rubber missing-o/s headlamp repaired by tape-bonnet catch deteriorated

inner and outer sills corroded-rear anti roll bar d bushes have slight play-both rear leaf springs corroded-both rear wheel bearings have slight play-exhaust corroded-wishbone bushes perished

n/s wing mirror casing missing-o/s/f seat belt attachment repaired by tape-o/s/f seat belt frayed and repaired by tape-n/s/f seat belt frayed-hazard switch slightly sticking-n/s/r lens slightly damaged

n/s/f/ shocker damp-x2 front coil spring corroded-o/s/r/ inner tyre on limit-x2 front links slight play

Pass 24 Jan 2019

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake pipes corroded/covered by substance, unable to check properly-inner steering arms have slight play-both front track rod ends have slight play-both front ball joints have slight play

handbrake lever has slight travel-wipers smearing-anti slip rubber deteriorated-drivers seat torn-o/s/f door handle slightly sticking-clutch pedal rubber missing-o/s headlamp repaired by tape-bonnet catch deteriorated

inner and outer sills corroded-rear anti roll bar d bushes have slight play-both rear leaf springs corroded-both rear wheel bearings have slight play-exhaust corroded-wishbone bushes perished

n/s wing mirror casing missing-o/s/f seat belt attachment repaired by tape-o/s/f seat belt frayed and repaired by tape-n/s/f seat belt frayed-hazard switch slightly sticking-n/s/r lens slightly damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2018 155,540 miles

all welding covered by substance, unable to check properly-x2 rear leaf springs corroded-rear service and parking brake passed on limit-o/s/f track rod end has slight play

oil leak-brake pipes corroded/covered by substance, unable to check properly-x2 rear wheel bearings have slight play-wishbone bushes perished-n/s/r inner tyre wearing low

parking brake has travel-anti slip rubber deteriorated-clutch pedal rubber missing-o/s wing mirror casing missing-indicator stalk has slight movement-drivers seat torn-sills corroded

x2 rear anti roll bar d bushes have slight play-n/s/r tyre on limit-bonnet catch deteriorated

Fail 9 Jan 2018

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under doorstep area holed (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch holed, front section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under doorstep area distorted, complete (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak-brake pipes corroded/covered by substance, unable to check properly-x2 rear wheel bearings have slight play-wishbone bushes perished-n/s/r inner tyre wearing low

parking brake has travel-anti slip rubber deteriorated-clutch pedal rubber missing-o/s wing mirror casing missing-indicator stalk has slight movement-drivers seat torn-sills corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2016 154,775 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 154,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 146,597 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 146,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 112,089 miles

Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 112,089 miles

Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 109,840 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2013 109,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2012 99,533 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2012 99,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2011 86,087 miles

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

front both side brake pads and dics are slightly worn

near side front door miror cover miss

off side front door miror has slightly damaged

Fail 13 Aug 2011 86,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

front both side brake pads and dics are slightly worn

near side front door miror cover miss

off side front door miror has slightly damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2010 67,547 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 47,237 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 22,434 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2008 21,685 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 15,189 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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BD53 VHC is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 VHC, 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 VHC is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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