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BU53 GFY

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2021

Handbrake travel high

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2021

Handbrake travel high

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 105,678 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 104,925 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 102,852 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 101,902 miles

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 100,720 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake and clutch rubbers wearing

centrer exhaust deteriating

front screen cracked

n/s mirror cracked

n/s/r inner tyre split in tread and punctured

o/s inner step corroding

spare wheel missing

Fail 24 Feb 2016 100,720 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame severely distorted bent (2.4.G.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake and clutch rubbers wearing

centrer exhaust deteriating

front screen cracked

n/s mirror cracked

n/s/r inner tyre split in tread and punctured

o/s inner step corroding

spare wheel missing

Pass 20 Feb 2015
Pass 17 Feb 2014 92,207 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 81,229 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 70,710 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 61,545 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 54,079 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 49,576 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 41,724 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 41,724 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 30,263 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 GFY is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GFY, 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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What year was BU53 GFY registered?

BU53 GFY is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 February 2004.

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