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BJ54 LXL

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

163,049 mi
Last recorded163,049 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 163,049 miles

underside rustey

Pass 7 May 2020 149,722 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Lower tipper body corroded

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 147,692 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre offside rear inner & offside front ()

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play 2nd bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

both front inner wheel arch area's are corroding

chassis corroding front to rear

corrosion to tipper body

parking brake efficiency only just met 16%

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 20 Aug 2018 168,671 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens damaged - showing white light to rear (4.5.4 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre offside rear inner & offside front ()

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play 2nd bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

both front inner wheel arch area's are corroding

chassis corroding front to rear

corrosion to tipper body

parking brake efficiency only just met 16%

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 28 Sep 2017 93,036 miles

Tread low on inner part of o.s.f tyre

Clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

Corrosion to exhaust system

Excessive corrosion to underside parts of underside and tipper body(holed) but not in a prescribed area

New brake parts fitted “may need to bed in”

Part twist in o.s seat belt

Slight damage to n.s seat belt webbing

Tape over n.s wiper blade hook!

There has been extensive welded repairs done some only just passed test

Tread low on inner part of o.s.f tyre

Fail 27 Sep 2017 93,031 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Advanced corrosion to fuel tank rear strap Recommend it to be replaced

Clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

Corrosion to exhaust system

Excessive corrosion to underside parts of underside and tipper body(holed) but not in a prescribed area

O.s.f brake pads 90% worn ,n.s.f 60% worn,discs worn

Part twist in o.s seat belt

Slight damage to n.s seat belt webbing

Tape over n.s wiper blade hook!

There has been extensive welded repairs done some only just passed test

Tread low on inner part of o.s.f tyre

Tread low on inner part of o.s.f tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2016 91,543 miles

corrosion underbody/sills

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

tipper body poor condition

Fail 7 Sep 2016 91,543 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion underbody/sills

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

tipper body poor condition

Fail 3 Aug 2016 91,403 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded turret (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded turret (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

tipper body in poor condition

Pass 10 Aug 2015 87,151 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 82,423 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 82,423 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 79,564 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 68,564 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2012 68,564 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 62,293 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 55,621 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 49,383 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 43,453 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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BJ54 LXL 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 68.4%.

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

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