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BD54 LLJ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

164,872 mi
Last recorded164,872 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 164,872 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded slightly (3.5.1i)

General corrosion to whole chassis

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake cable attachment insecure

Rear Prop bearing colapsed

Fail 17 May 2017 164,872 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded slightly (3.5.1i)

General corrosion to whole chassis

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable attachment insecure

Rear Prop bearing colapsed

Fail 15 May 2017 164,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both stop lamps affected by tail lamps (1.2.1f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded slightly (3.5.1i)

General corrosion to whole chassis

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Prop bearing colapsed

Pass 17 May 2016 155,656 miles

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

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

Rear PROPSHAFT PLAY

Fail 29 Apr 2016 155,654 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear PROPSHAFT BEARING PLAY

Pass 24 Mar 2015 139,664 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 128,720 miles

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

Oil leak

both wipers not clearing screen fully

seat belts slightly frayed

underside components corroded including prescribed areas not considered excessive

Pass 8 Mar 2013 123,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front brake discs worn

oil leak from engine

Fail 1 Mar 2013 123,533 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front brake discs worn

oil leak from engine

Fail 19 Mar 2012 117,968 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2012 117,968 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2011 110,129 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 110,129 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2009 77,622 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 77,622 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 57,344 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 57,344 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 44,360 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 44,360 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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 LLJ is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 LLJ, 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 LLJ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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