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BP53 ARZ

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,582 mi
Last recorded145,582 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 ARZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2018 145,582 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

centre exhaust box cover loose likely to fall off

Pass 20 Sep 2017 142,649 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside front tyre perished/cracked

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 19 Sep 2017 142,643 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis frame (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside front tyre perished/cracked

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 23 Sep 2016 138,751 miles

NS Mirror cracked

OS Wiper smeary

Pass 25 Sep 2015 133,138 miles

Light corrosion to NS Front brake pipe

Windscreen cracked at bottom plus various stone chips

Fail 25 Sep 2015 133,123 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven slow to increase (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to mrtal (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced slow to increase (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Light corrosion to NS Front brake pipe

Windscreen cracked at bottom plus various stone chips

Pass 26 Sep 2014 127,592 miles

Both rear tyres low on tread

Fail 26 Sep 2014 127,584 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Both rear tyres low on tread

Pass 24 Sep 2013 120,804 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 120,804 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 112,705 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 104,046 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

brake pedal rubber slight wear

Pass 17 Sep 2010 93,711 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 82,730 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 69,587 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 69,587 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 58,340 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 44,592 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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BP53 ARZ is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BP53 ARZ, 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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BP53 ARZ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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