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BX53 HTO

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

126,108 mi
Last recorded126,108 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 HTO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 126,108 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 122,658 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 119,149 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 118,594 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 118,074 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 118,074 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 116,835 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 116,835 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 115,904 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 115,442 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 115,179 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Jun 2015 115,175 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2014 114,711 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 112,464 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 111,947 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 111,195 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 109,905 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 107,520 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 104,627 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 101,113 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 101,111 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BX53 HTO is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BX53 HTO, 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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BX53 HTO is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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