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BU53 GGE

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,266 mi
Last recorded89,266 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 89,266 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material master cylinder to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber wearing

Pass 19 Jun 2017 86,532 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Jun 2017 86,530 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasis top (under bonnet) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under step (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 82,551 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 82,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 79,384 miles

Parking brake needs ajusting

Radiator cooling fan needs replacing

Pass 24 May 2014 75,166 miles

Offside front brake starting to bind

Fail 22 May 2014 75,160 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake starting to bind

Pass 31 May 2013 71,052 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 57,694 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 48,433 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 39,884 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 28,979 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 28,979 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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