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BJ53 KWV

2004 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

208,770 mi
Last recorded208,770 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 KWV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 208,770 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

offside rear outer tyre deflated

Fail 13 Nov 2015 208,757 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack / pipes (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

offside rear outer tyre deflated

Pass 2 Dec 2014 192,278 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 192,278 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 174,113 miles

N/S/R inner tyre punctured

Slight play in N/S/F inner steering joint

Pass 31 Jan 2012 157,015 miles

N/S marker light inop

O/S marker light inop

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Slight play in rear anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 31 Jan 2012 157,015 miles

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

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

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

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

N/S marker light inop

O/S marker light inop

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Slight play in rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 4 Feb 2011 138,443 miles

front brake disc low + corroded

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

slight play in steering rack on offside

Fail 4 Feb 2011 138,443 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake disc low + corroded

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

slight play in steering rack on offside

Pass 3 Feb 2010 120,639 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 100,514 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2009 100,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 84,789 miles

offside front tyre bald on inner edge and nearside rear inner tyre 2mm in middle

Pass 14 Feb 2007 56,397 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 56,397 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

steering shaft lower seal adrift

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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BJ53 KWV is a 2004 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BJ53 KWV, 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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BJ53 KWV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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