MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,582 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
NS Mirror cracked
OS Wiper smeary
Light corrosion to NS Front brake pipe
Windscreen cracked at bottom plus various stone chips
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
Both rear tyres low on tread
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
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
brake pedal rubber slight wear
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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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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