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BU53 GCX

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,000 mi
Last recorded105,000 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 105,000 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion INNER AND OUTER SILLS HAVE BEEN REPAIRED AND UNDER SEALED (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion CHASSIS OVER AXLE (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion INNER AND OUTER SILLS HAVE BEEN REPAIRED AND UNDER SEALED (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion CHASSIS OVER AXLE (6.1.B.2)

Rear BOTH REAR TYRES STARING TO CRACK AND PERISH

VEHICLE HAS CORROSION IN SEVERAL AREAS ON BODY AND CHASSIS

Pass 29 Sep 2016 97,146 miles

Front BEAM CORRECTION STICKERS ON FRONT HEAD LIGHTS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

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

Offside Rear TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED IN SEVERAL AREAS

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE HAS HEAVY CORROSION IN SOME AREAS,

Fail 21 Sep 2016 96,975 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 89,287 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 80,952 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 80,894 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 71,934 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 71,928 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 61,076 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 55,517 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 43,951 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2008 43,951 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 35,023 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 22,763 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 GCX is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 GCX, 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 GCX registered?

BU53 GCX is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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The MOT history for BU53 GCX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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