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BW53 UPF

2004 Ford Transit

White Lpg 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,260 mi
Last recorded110,260 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 UPF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 110,260 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 110,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 95,847 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2016 88,013 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust deteriorating

nearside and offside rear chassis slight corrosion

Pass 27 May 2015 69,649 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 60,854 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 60,854 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 57,899 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 56,326 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2012 56,326 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2011 54,261 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2010 51,087 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 47,602 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 43,840 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 41,567 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 41,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 30,621 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 30,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 UPF is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,295cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UPF, 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 UPF is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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The MOT history for BW53 UPF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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