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BT53 RSO

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

82,200 mi
Last recorded82,200 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 RSO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 82,200 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

UNDERBODY UNDERSEALED

Pass 14 Feb 2025 82,101 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Apr 2023 82,045 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under sealer been applied to under body

Pass 30 Apr 2022 81,967 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front sub frame corroded

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

under seal applied to under body

Pass 13 Mar 2021 81,657 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 86,952 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 115,231 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2018 115,231 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 114,261 miles

Nearside Rear Inner flat

oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2015 115,261 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 115,069 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2012 114,731 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 99,846 miles

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

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

front disc slightly worn

front pads close to limit

Pass 21 Dec 2009 84,924 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

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

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

n/s - o/s front tyres wearing inner tread

Pass 11 Dec 2008 64,059 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 60,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 44,940 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 44,940 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 RSO is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RSO, 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 RSO is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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