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BW53 UMT

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,114 mi
Last recorded156,114 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 UMT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 156,114 miles

o/s n/s inner sills front corroding

slight corrosion all brake pipes

slight crack in screen/s front

slight movement in n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 28 Jan 2016

rear support beam corroded

very muddy all underside

windscreen cracked nearside front not in swept area

Fail 25 Jan 2016

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear u shaped (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) missing lense broke (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion tipper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside doorstep (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded behind nearside front wheel (2.4.A.3)

rear support beam corroded

very muddy all underside

windscreen cracked nearside front not in swept area

Pass 3 Sep 2014 133,813 miles

vehicle undersealed

Fail 29 Aug 2014 135,787 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

185/75 16C

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both inner rear tyres flat

both sides cab steps corroded

Pass 8 May 2013 118,254 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 106,766 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 90,726 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 69,608 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 49,380 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 36,245 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 30,592 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 UMT is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 UMT, 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 UMT is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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