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BU53 GBY

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

122,352 mi
Last recorded122,352 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2023 122,352 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the maximum permitted axle weight both (5.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch inner floor to seat and inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing inner wheel arch chassis and step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor front spring hanger rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the maximum permitted axle weight both (5.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor spring hanger rear inner chassis and front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering in a number of places marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering in at least 8 places were silicon and tiger seal used (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 118,568 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 114,845 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2021 114,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 113,567 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 113,563 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 110,518 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 105,808 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 105,797 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

excess corrosion in sills both sides

screen cracked zone A

Pass 7 Jul 2016 104,547 miles

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

Nearside Front inner sill step area corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Inner sill area corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded and holed

Nearside Rear outer arch corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out side structure prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front inner sill step area corroded and holed

Offside Rear Inner sill area corroded and holed

Oil leak ()

rear differential noisy

Fail 29 Jun 2016 104,517 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front inner sill step area corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Inner sill area corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded and holed

Nearside Rear outer arch corroded

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

Offside Front inner sill step area corroded and holed

Offside Rear Inner sill area corroded and holed

Oil leak ()

rear differential noisy

Pass 30 Jun 2015 101,978 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 101,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 99,203 miles

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

Oil leak

Slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 30 Jun 2014 99,201 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 7 Jun 2013 97,635 miles

N/S Sill slight corrosion

O/S/F Wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 22 Jun 2012 96,473 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 92,810 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes corroding

chassis corroding

front brake discs worn

front coil springs rusting

imbalance to front brakes

long pull to handbrake

noise from steer rack

oil leaks

steer pipes corroding

underbody corroding

Pass 6 Jun 2011 92,810 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes corroding

chassis corroding

front brake discs worn

front coil springs rusting

imbalance to front brakes

long pull to handbrake

noise from steer rack

oil leaks

steer pipes corroding

underbody corroding

Pass 22 Jun 2010 89,903 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 89,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

noted oil leaks

power steer pipes corroding

slight brake bind nearside front

underbody corroding

Pass 28 May 2009 83,914 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 74,609 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 74,609 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 65,173 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 54,514 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 GBY is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GBY, 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 GBY is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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