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BW53 ULP

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

156,982 mi
Last recorded156,982 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 156,982 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 156,914 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 151,766 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 151,709 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill / step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill / step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 147,920 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 146,155 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From front to back of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Small part across beam axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Reverse lamp not working

Fail 22 Feb 2020 146,148 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Back of engine (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Discs both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom Ball Joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From front to back of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Small part across beam axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Reverse lamp not working

Pass 8 Mar 2019 141,345 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 140,862 miles

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated inner sill corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated inner sill corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 134,905 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 129,302 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 127,047 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2016 126,854 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 122,948 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 118,866 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 114,906 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 114,906 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 110,932 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 99,698 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 99,698 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 89,146 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 89,013 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 89,013 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 78,642 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 65,851 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 65,851 miles

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

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 ULP is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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