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BT51 FAB

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

94,851 mi
Last recorded94,851 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 FAB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 94,851 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 91,741 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 87,989 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 84,939 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 81,007 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 77,383 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 75,201 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 72,118 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 68,448 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 64,378 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 64,378 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 60,536 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 55,959 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 50,815 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 46,509 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 41,339 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 41,339 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 35,457 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 30,385 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 25,189 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 20,019 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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BT51 FAB 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 90.5%.

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 BT51 FAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT51 FAB registered?

BT51 FAB is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 April 2004.

Is BT51 FAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT51 FAB shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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