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BP53 WHX

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

236,217 mi
Last recorded236,217 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2016 236,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassia leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 233,816 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner wings (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

play in centre prop bearing

Fail 12 Sep 2015 233,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner wings (2.4.A.3)

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

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

play in centre prop bearing

Pass 29 Sep 2014 230,052 miles

Advise corrosion nearside outer sill

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 230,052 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Advise corrosion nearside outer sill

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 222,836 miles

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

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 22 Oct 2013 222,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2012 214,400 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 214,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 195,209 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2011 195,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2010 180,394 miles

diff pan rotten

foot brake rubber

n/s/f side wall of tyre cut

Fail 8 Nov 2010 180,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

diff pan rotten

foot brake rubber

n/s/f side wall of tyre cut

Pass 18 Nov 2009 163,453 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 163,449 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 143,286 miles

nearside rear brake slight bind play in steering rack

Pass 8 Jan 2008 128,094 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pedal rubber splitting

n/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in o/s rack joint

Pass 10 Jan 2007 104,307 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 WHX is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WHX, 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 WHX is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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