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BJ54 RYH

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,701 mi
Last recorded156,701 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 156,701 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 May 2016 156,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 145,007 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 145,007 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 134,538 miles

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

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)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 134,538 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 123,748 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 123,748 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 112,359 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Dec 2011 112,359 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

hand brake very high

Pass 8 Dec 2010 98,649 miles

both front tyres on 2.5 mm

Pass 9 Dec 2009 83,152 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 83,152 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 69,820 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 47,409 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 RYH is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RYH, 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 RYH is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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