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BW53 ULB

2004 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

174,325 mi
Last recorded174,325 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 ULB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 174,325 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 128,113 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 103,404 miles

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

both front brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 22 Oct 2012 95,589 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 95,589 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 95,589 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 88,736 miles

OILLEAK FROM VACUUM PUMP

Pass 16 Oct 2010 77,047 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 65,647 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 65,647 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 53,119 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 35,641 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 35,510 miles

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

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 ULB is a 2004 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ULB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BW53 ULB?

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What year was BW53 ULB registered?

BW53 ULB is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 February 2004.

Is BW53 ULB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW53 ULB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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