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BT53 PWF

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

177,840 mi
Last recorded177,840 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 PWF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 177,840 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

underbody corrded

Pass 10 Jun 2020 177,718 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under body corroded in various places

Pass 31 Mar 2017 169,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 168,172 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 168,172 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs signs of wear ///

near side / off side rear signs of corrosion ///

oil leak ///

Pass 26 Feb 2015 163,465 miles

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

nearside / offside rear chassis slight corrosion ///

rear exhaust deteriorated ///

Fail 26 Feb 2015 163,465 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

nearside / offside rear chassis slight corrosion ///

rear exhaust deteriorated ///

Pass 13 Feb 2014 158,342 miles

Oil leak

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

centre exhaust deteriorated ///

front brake discs signs of wear ///

near side / off side rear chassis signs of corrosion ///

Fail 13 Feb 2014 158,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

centre exhaust deteriorated ///

front brake discs signs of wear ///

near side / off side rear chassis signs of corrosion ///

Pass 27 Feb 2013 152,498 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

centre exhaust deteriorated ///

Pass 10 Feb 2012 146,455 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

both front brake discs showing signs of wear ///

trailer electrical socket damaged ///

Fail 10 Feb 2012 146,455 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

both front brake discs showing signs of wear ///

trailer electrical socket damaged ///

Pass 15 Feb 2011 140,029 miles

both front brake discs showing signs of wear ///

Pass 3 Mar 2010 132,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 124,400 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 114,905 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 10,776 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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BT53 PWF is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BT53 PWF, 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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BT53 PWF is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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