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BW53 FNA

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,571 mi
Last recorded146,571 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 FNA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2014 146,571 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear lens covered with duct tape, offside front inner wheel arch covered with body filler and sealant, nearside outer sill covered with body filler and sealant unable to assess.

Pass 30 Dec 2013 133,539 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 119,933 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 119,933 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 106,369 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 94,051 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 75,599 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 75,599 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 62,010 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 51,800 miles

Nail in front tyre

nearside front tyre slight low

Oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2006 36,457 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 36,457 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 FNA is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FNA, 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 FNA registered?

BW53 FNA is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is BW53 FNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW53 FNA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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