MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,888 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
front bumper cross member damaged
n/s/f inner wing damaged
o/s/f wing corroded
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
front bumper cross member damaged
n/s/f inner wing damaged
n/s/r brake backplate damp
o/s/f wing corroded
propshaft joint almost detatched
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leaking from offside rear brake backplate
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leaking from offside rear brake backplate
Nail in offside rear tyre
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BW53 BFX is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BW53 BFX, 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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BW53 BFX is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 February 2004.
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