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BU53 FZP

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

160,332 mi
Last recorded160,332 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 160,332 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 141,493 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 141,493 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 125,176 miles

corrosion to hole OSF sill but outside prescribed area

Fail 28 Sep 2017 124,912 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

corrosion to hole OSF sill but outside prescribed area

Pass 1 Oct 2016 104,812 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 104,812 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 89,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak

Pass 3 Sep 2014 86,539 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 81,374 miles

rear number plate poor condition

shallow cut in o/s/r outer tyre wall

Pass 28 Sep 2012 72,346 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 60,321 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 46,660 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 46,660 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 53,529 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 35,047 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 33,123 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 28,128 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 23,837 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 FZP is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FZP, 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

How do I check the history of BU53 FZP?

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What year was BU53 FZP registered?

BU53 FZP is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 January 2004.

Is BU53 FZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU53 FZP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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