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BG53 WUP

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

129,474 mi
Last recorded129,474 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 WUP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 129,474 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside and nearside sills/ door shut advance corrosion

tailgate removed

tipper body very corroded and taped over corrosion/ sharp edges

Fail 27 Oct 2021 129,474 miles

Emissions not tested very smoky (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside and nearside sills/ door shut advance corrosion

tailgate removed

tipper body very corroded and taped over corrosion/ sharp edges

Pass 20 Oct 2020 125,910 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 178/75/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer sill advance corrosion

tailgate removed

Fail 19 Oct 2020 125,910 miles

Emissions not tested very smokey (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 178/75/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer sill advance corrosion

tailgate removed

Pass 29 Oct 2019 121,858 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 116,380 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

tailgate missing

Fail 22 Oct 2018 116,380 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

tailgate missing

Pass 3 Nov 2017 111,752 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Oct 2017 111,749 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step/inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step/inner sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Oct 2016 105,558 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion, to both front door insteps

Fail 20 Oct 2016 105,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear end faulkram arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion, to both front door insteps

Pass 2 Nov 2015 100,149 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 100,125 miles

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 95,040 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 89,637 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

extensive corrosion to n/s & o/s dropside supports

extensive corrosion to truck bed

extensive corrosion to truck bed support members

Fail 25 Oct 2013 89,637 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

extensive corrosion to n/s & o/s dropside supports

extensive corrosion to truck bed

extensive corrosion to truck bed support members

Pass 26 Oct 2012 84,355 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 78,287 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 72,934 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r door does not open from inside or outside

Fail 27 Oct 2010 72,930 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r door does not open from inside or outside

Pass 27 Jan 2010 68,083 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 68,083 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 56,626 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 45,850 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 45,850 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 35,579 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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BG53 WUP is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 BG53 WUP, 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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BG53 WUP is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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