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BW53 UBM

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

168,253 mi
Last recorded168,253 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 168,253 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

both front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated and slightly unbonded

chip swepted area

front brake discs deteriorated

general corrosion of vehicle (borderline in places)

rear brake discs worn (lipped)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 168,253 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brake pipes corroded

both front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated and slightly unbonded

chip swepted area

front brake discs deteriorated

general corrosion of vehicle (borderline in places)

rear brake discs worn (lipped)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 159,503 miles

corrosion to all brake pipes

crack in windscreen offside lower

front brake discs and pads worn

rear axle bump stops parting from mounting

underside corrosion to all areas

Fail 27 Mar 2015 159,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

corrosion to all brake pipes

crack in windscreen offside lower

front brake discs and pads worn

rear axle bump stops parting from mounting

underside corrosion to all areas

Pass 5 Apr 2014 152,570 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

advanced corrosion to under body

Fail 2 Apr 2014 152,394 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advanced corrosion to under-carriage

corrosion to body

corrosion to front brake discs

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2013 143,965 miles

Both front tyres on T.W.I's.

Brake pedal anti-slip pad wearing.

Cracks appearing in N/S/R tyre.

Dampness on fuel injection pump.

General under body corrosion.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 133,376 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip wearing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight corrosion rear chassis and drivers step

Fail 7 Apr 2012 133,338 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

Brake pedal anti-slip wearing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight corrosion rear chassis and drivers step

Pass 13 Apr 2011 119,535 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 119,535 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 108,490 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 98,729 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 98,717 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 79,723 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 79,711 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UBM is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 UBM, 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 UBM is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 February 2004.

Is BW53 UBM safe to buy?

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