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BU53 GDK

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,095 mi
Last recorded135,095 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 135,095 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all round (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 112,775 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front and offside rear top marker lights not working

both front axle rear wishbone bushes deteriorated

both front small mirror glasses discoloured

both silencers in poor condition

clutch pedal rubber adrift

general vehicle corrosion

offside rear light lens damaged

play in rear axle roll bar bushes

various body bolts loose

Fail 24 Mar 2015 112,306 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front and offside rear top marker lights not working

both front axle rear wishbone bushes deteriorated

both front small mirror glasses discoloured

both silencers in poor condition

clutch pedal rubber adrift

general vehicle corrosion

offside rear light lens damaged

play in rear axle roll bar bushes

various body bolts loose

Pass 24 Sep 2013 90,274 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both small mirror glasses misted

corrosion on chassis and members

cracks in both front axle rear wishbone bushes

end float in both rear wheel bearings

front and rear brake pipes covered in grease

nearside front body bolts loose

nearside front cab top light not working

Fail 23 Sep 2013 90,271 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both small mirror glasses misted

corrosion on chassis and members

cracks in both front axle rear wishbone bushes

end float in both rear wheel bearings

front and rear brake pipes covered in grease

nearside front body bolts loose

nearside front cab top light not working

Pass 15 Feb 2012 71,266 miles

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

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

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

expansion tank empty of coolant

o/s/r outer tyre nail/screw in tread

rear tyres diff size to front tyres

wipers smear screen (slight)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 63,147 miles

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

front wiper blades rubbers worn

nearside rear light slight damage temp repaire

Pass 19 Oct 2009 58,594 miles

front discs & pads low

Pass 4 Dec 2008 55,505 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 49,410 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 41,293 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 GDK is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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