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BW53 CMY

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,265 mi
Last recorded187,265 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 CMY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2017 187,265 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 185,190 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2015 178,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2014 170,061 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2014 170,061 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2013 164,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2012 157,424 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 150,475 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 144,512 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2009 138,218 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 138,181 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 118,373 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 112,891 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 25 Jan 2008 112,894 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 24 Jan 2007 87,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both rear tyres 3mm tread

r/h rear lt lense broken

side loading door outer handle sticking

Pass 24 Jan 2007 87,666 miles

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

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

both rear tyres 3mm tread

r/h rear lt lense broken

side loading door outer handle sticking

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 CMY is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CMY, 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 BW53 CMY registered?

BW53 CMY is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 January 2004.

Is BW53 CMY safe to buy?

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