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BU53 FZO

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

108,485 mi
Last recorded108,485 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 FZO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 108,485 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 107,135 miles

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

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both seal's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2022 107,135 miles

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

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both seal's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 102,568 miles

Offside mirror glass cracked

Offside sill corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2020 96,996 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 96,912 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTRIGGERS(FRONT AND REAR ENDS) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTRIGGER(REAR END) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS ADRIFT

F/O/S INNER SILL CORRODED F/O/S INNER WING CORRODED F/O/S CHASSIS CORRODED F/N/S INNER WING CORRODED BOTH REAR CHASSIS RAILS AROUND BUMP STOPS CORRODED R/O/S BACKPLATE MOIST WITH OIL

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 91,490 miles

age related corrosion to under side of vehicle

both front wishbone rear bushes are perished

n/s/r inner sill is corroded and holed

o/s/f chassis is corroded

o/s/r brake back plate is damp

Fail 22 Jun 2019 91,490 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

age related corrosion to under side of vehicle

both front wishbone rear bushes are perished

n/s/r inner sill is corroded and holed

o/s/f chassis is corroded

o/s/r brake back plate is damp

Pass 18 Jun 2018 85,436 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 79,198 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 72,411 miles

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

both rear of front wishbone bushes perished

n/s door mirror glass cracked

o/s door mirror glass cracked

rear of o/s sill corroded and holed

Fail 11 Jun 2016 72,411 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear of front wishbone bushes perished

n/s door mirror glass cracked

o/s door mirror glass cracked

rear of o/s sill corroded and holed

Pass 28 May 2015 66,643 miles

both mirror glasses damaged & only just acceptable

Pass 29 May 2014 61,904 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 29 May 2014 61,903 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 56,269 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 56,269 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 50,670 miles

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

n/s/f tyre heavy stepping/poor condition

o/s and n/s door mirror glasses cracked

Pass 14 Jun 2011 44,800 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 44,800 miles

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

n/s parking brake effort slightly low

Pass 14 Jun 2010 36,613 miles

o/s door mirror glass cracked

park brake imbalance

rear number plate deteriorated(just acceptable)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 30,486 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 28,194 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 22,909 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 17,181 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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BU53 FZO is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BU53 FZO, 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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BU53 FZO is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 January 2004.

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