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BP53 VYM

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 VYM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2020

Emissions not tested due to oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Loading door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door + door handle broken (6.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of arch lower sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower sill front of lower arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Floor excessively deteriorated arch area (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill , near step area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps x1 (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Outline marker lamp likely to become detached x1 (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear arch lower sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Floor excessively deteriorated arch area (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road zone a + zone b (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

both lower suspension arm rear bush's cracked

coolant below min

o/s/f wheel corroding / corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2019 185,839 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 185,837 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018
Fail 4 Jan 2018

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 175,247 miles

Brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 175,246 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 168,525 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 168,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 162,247 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 145,427 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 145,427 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 141,307 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 141,307 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 133,859 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 125,065 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 112,678 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 102,095 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 102,095 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 83,269 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 63,435 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 VYM is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VYM, 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 VYM is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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