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BJ04 LXD

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,103 mi
Last recorded114,103 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 LXD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 114,103 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 113,844 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 112,938 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 112,841 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 112,256 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 112,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 111,071 miles

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

all brake pipes covered in grease observe

slight oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2020 111,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 101,740 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

play in rack

Pass 15 Apr 2015 97,774 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 97,774 miles

Offside Rear Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 52,434 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 38,045 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2005 24,993 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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BJ04 LXD is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJ04 LXD, 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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BJ04 LXD is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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