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BU53 GCF

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

122,863 mi
Last recorded122,863 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 122,863 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 119,097 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 110,672 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 17 Nov 2011 110,671 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

both front brake discs corroded

both front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2010 106,054 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 100,354 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 100,204 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 85,569 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2007 69,984 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 55,396 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 GCF is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BU53 GCF, 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

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What year was BU53 GCF registered?

BU53 GCF is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 2004.

Is BU53 GCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU53 GCF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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