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BP53 BNJ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,559 mi
Last recorded129,559 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 BNJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 129,559 miles

Body generally corroded. Structural integrity not reduced.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 129,559 miles

Body generally corroded. Structural integrity not reduced.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 116,213 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 107,720 miles

Front and rear registration plates fading.

Offside and nearside front tyres worn very close to limit.

Various underside sections corroded.

Wiper blades smearing windscreen.

Fail 25 Apr 2019 107,720 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure Intermediate section join insecure. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front and rear registration plates fading.

Offside and nearside front tyres worn very close to limit.

Various underside sections corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Wiper blades smearing windscreen.

Pass 24 Apr 2018 97,269 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 97,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Off side inner sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Screen cracked on lower edge but not in swept area (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 86,442 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

no plates deteriorating

offside front chassis starting to corrode

offside inner sill corroding out of prescribed area

windscreen cracked in swept area but not in drivers view

Pass 7 Apr 2015 85,003 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 81,496 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 77,603 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 77,603 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 73,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 70,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 62,454 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 56,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2009 56,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brakes squelling

Pass 6 Feb 2009 56,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brakes squelling

Pass 14 Feb 2008 47,980 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 40,004 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 BNJ is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BP53 BNJ, 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 BNJ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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