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BD54 LZU

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

209,358 mi
Last recorded209,358 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 LZU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2023 209,358 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of rear leaf mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Within 30cm of drivers seat mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Chassis corroded not within 30cm of mounting

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

Offside Rear Corrosion inner seal not within 30cm of mounting

Pass 16 Feb 2022 199,034 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner sill corroded central.

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 198,955 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner sill corroded central.

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 191,644 miles

Corrosion to front outer sills by door steps

Multiple previous repairs to outer sills and chassis

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside oil sill of rear axle leaking

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

o/s wiper poor

Fail 9 Nov 2020 191,618 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit is 1.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill rear of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to front outer sills by door steps

Multiple previous repairs to outer sills and chassis

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside oil sill of rear axle leaking

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

Pass 24 May 2019 187,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Slight corrosion to sills & under body of vehicle.

Fail 21 May 2019 187,497 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer & inner sill - as chalked. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill - as chalked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill - as chalked. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength valance - as chalked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Slight corrosion to sills & under body of vehicle.

Pass 12 Jul 2018 186,647 miles

under body / wheel arches / sills corroding

Fail 11 Jul 2018 186,625 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced trafficating (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

under body / wheel arches / sills corroding

Pass 3 Jul 2017 184,577 miles

General under / lower sills corroding

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 184,455 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OSR outer sill / Rear chassis rail above axle inner wheel arhcs / NSR inner sill outrigger box section as chalked (2.4.A.3)

General under / lower sills corroding

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 181,263 miles

Lower sill / rear valence / rear chassis rails/ Rear inner wheel arch's corroding

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded NS + OS on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 181,216 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking fuel filler breather hose (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Lower sill / rear valence / rear chassis rails/ Rear inner wheel arch's corroding

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded NS + OS on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 179,673 miles

exhaust box deterating

Pass 19 Mar 2015 170,745 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advanced corrosion to offside rear chassis rail

corrosion to nearside and offside front brake pipes

nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes perishing

offside front tyre cut on inner sidewall no cords showing at time of test

Fail 5 Mar 2015 170,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advanced corrosion to offside rear chassis rail

coolant level on minimum

corrosion to nearside and offside front brake pipes

dampness detected at nearside rear back plate

nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes perishing

offside front tyre cut on inner sidewall no cords showing at time of test

Pass 4 Mar 2014 164,452 miles

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

Oil leak

both front, rear and front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside front tyre cuts in sidewall no cords showing at time of test

rear cross member rusting

wear detected in offside front inner rack

Fail 27 Feb 2014 164,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front, rear and front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside front tyre cuts in sidewall no cords showing at time of test

rear cross member rusting

wear detected in offside front inner rack

Pass 21 Feb 2013 159,294 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing / cracking .offside front tyre inner sidewall is cut not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

offside front brake disc inner surface heavily rusted & pitted reducing braking area .

rear axle metal brake pipes are corrodded not considered to be excessive .

Pass 16 Feb 2012 151,517 miles

front tyres wearing low at inner edges

Pass 15 Feb 2011 149,423 miles

corrosion at offside rear brake pipe

offside front tyre wearing close

Pass 15 Feb 2010 146,248 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 144,368 miles

both tront tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 20 Feb 2009 144,360 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both tront tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 15 Dec 2008 144,236 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front 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 21 Dec 2007 123,562 miles

cooling fan bearing has play/noisy

Fail 20 Dec 2007 123,562 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cooling fan bearing has play/noisy

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 LZU is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LZU, 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 LZU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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