MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,495 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
chassis and cross supports corroded
fuel tank front securing strap broken fuel tank still secure
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 osf / nsf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Outline marker lamp missing centre (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 osf / nsf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear inner (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear inner (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim too low o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting cab step (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Spare tyre defective ()
Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Spare tyre defective ()
Body has slight corrosion both front wings/wheel arches corroding advise attention at earliest convienience (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion corrosion on various parts of chassis/crossmembers etc (6.1.B.2)
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended n/s front wishbone rear bush bonding deteriorating (2.4.F.3)
Oil leak oil leak on engine ()
drivers seat squab in poor condition
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear "D" bushes worn bad (2.4.G.2)
Front position lamp(s) not working n/s cab roof light n/w (1.1.A.3b)
Fuel tank insecure rear fuel tank strap broken with corrosion and hanging down (7.2.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing top ball joint has come off and is fouling the axle bump stop (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure bottom ball joint loose (2.4.G.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Body has slight corrosion both front wings/wheel arches corroding advise attention at earliest convienience (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion corrosion on various parts of chassis/crossmembers etc (6.1.B.2)
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended n/s front wishbone rear bush bonding deteriorating (2.4.F.3)
Oil leak oil leak on engine ()
drivers seat squab in poor condition
Nearside Rear Outer slight damage to centre tread suspect wing bolt catching when vehicle overloaded
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s front tyre wearing on inner tread
o/s handbrake effort advise adjustments or repairs at earliest convienience
oil leak on engine
slow puncture on o/s rear inner tyre
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
DRIVERS SEAT TORN
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
DRIVERS SEAT TORN
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
OFFSIDE REAR MUDWING FOULING TYRE
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
drivers seat torn
Oil leak
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
drivers seat torn
Oil leak
CORROSION TO EXHAUST TAIL PIPE
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BG53 WXK is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 BG53 WXK, 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 WXK is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 January 2004.
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