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BJ54 RXV

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,017 mi
Last recorded119,017 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 RXV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 119,017 miles

both inner rear wheel arches surface corroded

both rear chassis bump stop areas corroded

extensive welding repairs to both inner and outer sills

extensive welding repairs to both rear wheel arches inner

extensive welding to rear chassis both sides

oil leak from engine

rear brake pipes undersealed

surface corrosion to front and rear chassis

windscreen chipped

Pass 27 Apr 2017 115,446 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis section (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis section (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 115,386 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring hanger (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis section (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis section (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 102,096 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear inner arches rusted

under vehicle rusted

Fail 18 Apr 2016 102,086 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear inner arches rusted

under vehicle rusted

Pass 1 Apr 2015 86,262 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

exhaust condition

rear inner arches and rear corners rusted

Fail 1 Apr 2015 86,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

exhaust condition

rear inner arches and rear corners rusted

Pass 10 Mar 2014 83,440 miles

Corrosion to O/S/F & both rear inner wheel housings

Corrosion to under body panels

Exhaust system deteriorating

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

N/S/R Lamp damaged

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 80,683 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S Sill panel holed

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

O/S/F Chassis & inner wing corroding

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 77,135 miles

Chassis, floors & inner wheel arches corroding

N/S Mirror lens damaged

Rear of N/S Sill panel corroded (Holed)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 73,382 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 68,240 miles

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

handbrake lever has long travel but wheels lock and has reserve

Fail 6 Apr 2010 68,240 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

handbrake lever has long travel but wheels lock and has reserve

Pass 6 Apr 2009 64,441 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sides front wishbone rear bushes perished

slight grease weap from n/s outer cv boot

Pass 9 Apr 2008 58,248 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2008 58,248 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 48,675 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2007 48,675 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 RXV is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RXV, 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 RXV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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