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BP53 TMU

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

213,373 mi
Last recorded213,373 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 TMU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 213,373 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 212,293 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 207,158 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 204,883 miles

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

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

prop bearing worn

Pass 15 Feb 2022
Pass 22 Jan 2021

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

prop shaft bearing worn

Pass 18 Feb 2020 134,851 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

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

wipers worn

Pass 2 Jan 2018

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

some body corroosion

Pass 28 Dec 2016

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Dec 2016

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jan 2016
Fail 2 Jan 2016

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 113,642 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 113,642 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Dec 2013 106,120 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jan 2013
Pass 29 Dec 2011 90,447 miles

nearside front seat missing

offside wing mirror glass is cracked

Pass 4 Jan 2011 81,592 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

front brake discs worn

nearside front seat removed

Fail 30 Dec 2009 72,223 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2009 72,223 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2009 59,792 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/r light lens chipped

Pass 4 Jan 2008 47,700 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

alternator belt squeaks

n/s/f seat had been removed from vehicle when vehicle presented for test

Pass 27 Dec 2006 37,152 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 TMU is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TMU, 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 TMU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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