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BJ54 LSD

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 LSD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024

both rear anti roll bar drop links worn

both rear shock absorbers leaking

chip in front windscreen

o/s/f lower suspension arm bushes worn

o/s/f seatbelt webbing worn

pedal rubbers worn

slight oil leak

tipper body corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2024 161,788 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail outer and under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s and o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch and brake pedals rubbers worn

tipper body corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2022 148,110 miles

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

corrosion to tipping body rear section

drivers mirror in poor condition

nearside and offside front bottom arm rear bushs in poor codnition

Fail 21 Jun 2022 148,105 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

corrosion to tipping body rear section

drivers mirror in poor condition

nearside and offside front bottom arm rear bushs in poor codnition

Pass 14 Jul 2021 140,681 miles

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

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner tyre ()

Pass 15 Jul 2020 135,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut across tread but not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak heavy, rear diff slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

Fail 14 Jul 2020 135,006 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut across tread but not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak heavy, rear diff slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

Pass 18 Jul 2019 125,747 miles

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 125,741 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 116,335 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 104,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak from rear differential ()

Fail 30 May 2017 104,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened rubbing on wheel and worn through outer casing (3.5.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded footstep (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded footstep (5.2.6)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

offside outer sill heavily corroded

oil leak from rear differential

Pass 27 May 2016 92,871 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 May 2016 92,865 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp interacting (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding parking brake (kinked cable) (3.7.B.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak

Pass 18 May 2015 83,234 miles

front number plate becoming discolured

Pass 19 May 2014 74,828 miles

slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 17 May 2014 74,823 miles

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 17 May 2013 67,880 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 63,009 miles

o/s/r outline marker light white lens missing

Pass 26 Jul 2011 64,944 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 62,940 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 62,940 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 62,767 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 55,390 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 53,819 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 53,819 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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BJ54 LSD is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 BJ54 LSD, 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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BJ54 LSD is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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