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BU53 GGF

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,885 mi
Last recorded122,885 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 122,885 miles

Nearside Front chassis corroded, not a prescribed area

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front chassis cross member corroded, not a prescribed area

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly worn

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear chassis cross member corroded, not a prescribed area

both front brake discs slightly corroded

exhaust silencers excessively corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2017 122,882 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front chassis corroded, not a prescribed area

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front chassis cross member corroded, not a prescribed area

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly worn

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear chassis cross member corroded, not a prescribed area

both front brake discs slightly corroded

exhaust silencers excessively corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2016 115,956 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 31 May 2016 115,953 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure nut loose (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2015 106,573 miles

Oil leak

offside front chassis corroded, not a prescribed area

Fail 12 Jun 2015 106,573 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

offside front chassis corroded, not a prescribed area

Pass 30 May 2014 99,333 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear anti-roll linkage mounting point elongated and slightly insecure

Pass 7 Jun 2013 91,661 miles

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

offside cab marker lamp not working

offside front chassis slightly corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2013 91,659 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

offside cab marker lamp not working

offside front chassis slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2012 84,822 miles

Centre Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front outer sils and door steps are starting to corrode.

Hand brake lever has quite a long travel.

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside rear brake is binding on slightly.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front chassis rail, upper section in engine compartment is corroded.

Offside front roof marker light not working.

Offside front wheel arch is corroded.

Offside front wheel bearing is starting to rumble lightly.

Offside rear brake pipe on axle tube is corroded.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 84,820 miles

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

Centre Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front outer sils and door steps are starting to corrode.

Hand brake lever has quite a long travel.

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside rear brake is binding on slightly.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front chassis rail, upper section in engine compartment is corroded.

Offside front roof marker light not working.

Offside front wheel arch is corroded.

Offside front wheel bearing is starting to rumble lightly.

Offside rear brake pipe on axle tube is corroded.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 76,501 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 76,502 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 66,776 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 66,776 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 56,995 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 56,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 48,076 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2007 36,441 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 36,441 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 GGF is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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