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BJ54 LWY

2004 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

229,967 mi
Last recorded229,967 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 LWY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 229,967 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wings (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main runs centre (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

handbrake efficiency just met requirements

offside rear floor corroded not prescribed area

Fail 12 Apr 2025 229,948 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner door step plate needs fully seam welding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wings (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main runs centre (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

handbrake efficiency just met requirements

offside rear floor corroded not prescribed area

Fail 23 Jun 2023 229,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch several areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Side of chassis rail from under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner sill full length (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn Top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (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 Chassis rail, near bump stop from wheel side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger to doorstep, several areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Side of main chassis rail under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear mount, main chassis rail inside mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner sill full length (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger to inner sill of van (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn Top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail near bump stop both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Top of chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 226,300 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 225,249 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 222,669 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Hub seal weaping slightly

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Main chassis rails above bumpstops (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 222,669 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Hub seal weaping slightly

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Main chassis rails above bumpstops (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 218,764 miles

Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner step (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both chassis legs (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 181,962 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 160,268 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

high rear brake imbalance 50%

Pass 13 Jan 2011 110,867 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 25 Sep 2009 70,911 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2008 48,947 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 48,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 LWY is a 2004 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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