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BG53 WXO

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,769 mi
Last recorded60,769 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 60,769 miles

General Corrosion

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 35,142 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

General body/underbody undersealed

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 35,020 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

general body/under-body under-sealed

Pass 29 Sep 2021 33,032 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

chassis has corrosion along it

underside of of cab and subframe corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2021 33,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side marker (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached side marker (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired wheel arch inner (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired cill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

chassis has corrosion along it

underside of of cab and subframe corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2020 32,111 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Sep 2020 32,107 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 29,525 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 29,520 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 27,184 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 27,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Sep 2017 24,895 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 12 Sep 2017 24,889 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 22,182 miles

Body has slight corrosion front inner wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 18 Sep 2015 15,241 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 8,774 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 4,236 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 758 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 758 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 44,508 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 44,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 39,986 miles

power steering pipe corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2010 39,986 miles

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

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

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2009 35,395 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 29,000 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 24,417 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 19,250 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 WXO is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG53 WXO, 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 WXO is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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