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BP53 BPF

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

191,670 mi
Last recorded191,670 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 191,670 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 182,934 miles

both rear inner arches and chassis have slight corrosion

both rear inner sills corroded (not prescibed area)

both sill panels have slight corrosion

n/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre on limit

oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2015 182,934 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear inner arches and chassis have slight corrosion

both rear inner sills corroded (not prescibed area)

both sill panels have slight corrosion

n/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre on limit

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2014 167,613 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 167,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2014 167,549 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 131,484 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 131,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 116,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 113,960 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 110,189 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 107,844 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 103,191 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 90,509 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 BPF is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BPF, 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 BPF is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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