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BD54 LJK

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,017 mi
Last recorded150,017 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 LJK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2024 150,017 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting engine mount marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at the front of the vehicle (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Apr 2023 146,229 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Near side front outer sill corroded

Off side front inner sill below door step corroded

Pass 3 May 2022 144,704 miles

Damp area on fuel tank but no leak found

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 141,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 139,120 miles

exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2019 139,120 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Front screw in tyre

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2019 136,789 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower inner sill corroded out of prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear slight corrosion lower arch

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2019 136,789 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill by rear spring eye (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill by rear spring eye (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower inner sill corroded out of prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear slight corrosion lower arch

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2018 129,210 miles

Nearside Front Lower sill rusted

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin loose

Rear tail pipe mount missing

Fail 7 Sep 2018 129,210 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel hose leaking tank breather pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower sill rusted

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin loose

Rear tail pipe mount missing

Pass 26 Jul 2017 117,663 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail, inside and outside (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail, inside and outside (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear cross member (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body panel next to rear outriggers has slight corrosion

both front tyres starting to crack

underside of drivers step has slight corrosion

Fail 25 Jul 2017 117,663 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail, inside and outside (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail, inside and outside (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear cross member (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body panel next to rear outriggers has slight corrosion

both front tyres starting to crack

underside of drivers step has slight corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2016 114,162 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Sep 2016 114,162 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Aug 2015 110,281 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 96,613 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 92,813 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 88,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 88,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 84,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 78,288 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 74,081 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2009 74,081 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear 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 16 Nov 2007 67,401 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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BD54 LJK is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD54 LJK, 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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BD54 LJK is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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