MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,982 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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
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
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))
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (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)
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)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
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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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