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BJ54 LXN

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

220,388 mi
Last recorded220,388 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 220,388 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 788,787 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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 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))

Fail 2 Nov 2022

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp front and rear come on when brakes apllied (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Direction indicator not working front and rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended does not pull out (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corroded behind front wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working when side lights on (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working not working when side lights on (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak from vaccum pump

Pass 21 Oct 2021 97,477 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar mounting modified but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (c) (i))

inner door step has under seal

Pass 1 Jun 2020 82,141 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 74,493 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 74,219 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 72,832 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing has heavy rust (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

centre propshaft bearings worn

Fail 2 Dec 2017 72,832 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing has heavy rust (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

centre propshaft bearings worn

Pass 23 Sep 2016 70,063 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 67,818 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 67,813 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 64,680 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes perishing

offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

slight corrosion to front floor pan behind driver and passenger steps

wear detected in both rear antiroll d bushes

Pass 7 Aug 2013 62,156 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 30 Jul 2012 59,736 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 1 Jun 2011 56,893 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 54,660 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Propshaft component defective

nearside front tyre outer edge devoid of tread

nearside rear lamp unit cracked

offside front tyre inner edge devoid of tread

Pass 17 Dec 2008 44,307 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 44,307 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 29,084 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2007 29,084 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 LXN is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BJ54 LXN, 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 LXN is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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