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BJ54 UAA

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

164,798 mi
Last recorded164,798 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 164,798 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 164,783 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill to floor and step (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill to floor and step (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2018 153,105 miles

off and nearside rear chassis bulging

off and nearside rear wheel bearing end float free play excessive

off and nearside sill backs and outer sills corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2018 153,104 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

off and nearside rear chassis bulging

off and nearside rear wheel bearing end float free play excessive

off and nearside sill backs and outer sills corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2017 141,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer steering rack boot twisted

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear rear half shaft has play

Offside Rear rear half shaft has play

Oil leak diff seal leaking ()

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak rear gearbox oil seal leaking ()

rear silencer outer skin coming off

Fail 30 Jan 2017 141,357 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings corroded in the inner wing behind road wheel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear most support broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Outer steering rack boot twisted

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear rear half shaft has play

Offside Rear rear half shaft has play

Oil leak diff seal leaking ()

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak rear gearbox oil seal leaking ()

rear silencer outer skin coming off

Pass 8 Jan 2016 129,105 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 129,105 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 135,749 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 135,749 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 177,120 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 154,433 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 137,604 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 119,539 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 101,078 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 41,894 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 41,806 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 33,915 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 33,900 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 23,436 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 UAA is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UAA, 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 UAA is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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