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BP53 WBK

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,053 mi
Last recorded91,053 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 91,053 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 91,049 miles

Nearside Front Body component insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced coil spring area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2025
Fail 26 Jun 2025

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2024

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 66,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 64,921 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 64,917 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door shut (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front inner arch corroded/holed

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner inner arch corroded/holed

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 60,988 miles

Nearside Front Inner arch corroded/holed

Offside Front Inner arch corroded/holed

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

Previous welding repairs poor/starting to corrode through

Sills very badly corroded

Vehicle cab starting to badly corrode

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 57,866 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 57,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Both front steps very corroded

Pass 18 May 2017 53,689 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded but not within 30 cm of engine or suspension mounting

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded but not within 30 cm of engine or suspension mounting

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded but not within 30 cm of engine or suspension mounting

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded but not within 30 cm of engine or suspension mounting

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

Fail 17 May 2017 53,680 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded but not within 30 cm of engine or suspension mounting

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded but not within 30 cm of engine or suspension mounting

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded but not within 30 cm of engine or suspension mounting

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded but not within 30 cm of engine or suspension mounting

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

Pass 19 May 2016 50,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

both front inner wings corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 19 May 2015 47,072 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2015 47,068 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 43,639 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 38,952 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2013 38,952 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 33,974 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 31,736 miles

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

n/s/f brake disc inner surface corroded

Pass 21 May 2010 29,689 miles

n/s/f brake disc rusty

Fail 20 May 2010 29,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f brake disc rusty

Pass 19 May 2009 28,179 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 26,354 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 23,235 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 23,075 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 WBK is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 WBK, 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 WBK is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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