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BU53 GDY

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,405 mi
Last recorded136,405 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 136,405 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 126,629 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 114,019 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2011 103,195 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 May 2011 103,195 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 89,284 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 72,067 miles

n/s and o/s front brake discs are worn

Pass 4 Feb 2008 62,864 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside top marker light not working

Fail 4 Feb 2008 62,864 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

offside top marker light not working

Pass 1 Feb 2007 48,673 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 GDY 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 80%.

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 GDY, 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 GDY registered?

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

Is BU53 GDY safe to buy?

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