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BW53 CKU

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,101 mi
Last recorded104,101 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 CKU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 104,101 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 103,898 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 103,898 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 99,880 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 99,878 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 95,648 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 97,889 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 97,888 miles

Nearside Front All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 80,407 miles

Offside Front chassis rail under bonnet light corrosion

Offside reversing light in opp

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack n/s (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 90,377 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front chassis rail under bonnet light corrosion

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside reversing light in opp

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack n/s (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 75,776 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 75,766 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front pads low

Pass 31 Mar 2017 71,857 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 66,364 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 60,687 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

power steering fluid low

Pass 9 Apr 2014 54,655 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 54,646 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 98,979 miles

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

exhaust silencer deteriated

Fail 19 Mar 2013 98,799 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

exhaust silencer deteriated

Pass 19 Mar 2012 437,814 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 37,802 miles

near side front seat belt has marks in the webbing

the top power steering pipe is corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2010 32,008 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 30,366 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 23,381 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 15,326 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 15,326 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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BW53 CKU is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BW53 CKU, 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 CKU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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