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BW53 FPC

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,536 mi
Last recorded197,536 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 197,536 miles

Both rear chassis legs distorted with corrosion

Centre exhaust system corroded

NS and OS chassis legs surface corrosion

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle underbody has had extensive welding repairs

Fail 13 Sep 2017 197,534 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing chassis area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both rear chassis legs distorted with corrosion

Centre exhaust system corroded

NS and OS chassis legs surface corrosion

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle underbody has had extensive welding repairs

Pass 23 Aug 2016 193,165 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

NSR inner wheelarch area

OS outer sill area corroded not in a prescribed area

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

Slight scratching damage to windscreen

Surface corrosion to both front and rear chassis and front inner doorstep areas

Fail 17 Aug 2016 193,162 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing chassis area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheelarch top mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheelarch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Lower sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Out rigger area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working NS and OS (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS and OS (8.2.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

NSR inner wheelarch area

OS outer sill area corroded not in a prescribed area

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

Slight scratching damage to windscreen

Surface corrosion to both front and rear chassis and front inner doorstep areas

Pass 23 Jun 2015 179,731 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r tyre has cuts in but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 20 Jun 2015 179,703 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r tyre has cuts in but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 30 May 2014 169,342 miles

Fan-belt frayed change next service.

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle under-body weak with corrosion.Both rear inner wheelarch and both front inner-wing weak with corrosion.

Fail 27 May 2014 169,318 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Fan-belt frayed change next service.

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle under-body weak with corrosion.Both rear inner wheelarch and both front inner-wing weak with corrosion.

Pass 18 Apr 2013 154,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 154,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 138,093 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 129,175 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 120,682 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 101,905 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 54,125 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 FPC is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel 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 FPC, 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 FPC is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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