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BJ54 UAB

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

206,794 mi
Last recorded206,794 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 206,794 miles

some play rear propshaft mounting

Fail 20 Jun 2017 206,794 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

some play rear propshaft mounting

Fail 31 May 2017 206,367 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases around manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking hub (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear bush bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

rear prop shaft bearing some play

Pass 20 May 2016 192,503 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 192,500 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold and front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2015 171,637 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 135,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust silencers in poor condion but not blowing

Pass 20 Apr 2013 158,921 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 158,921 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 152,081 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 26,512 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 128,887 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 May 2010 128,887 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 119,967 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 119,967 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 89,222 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 UAB is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UAB, 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 UAB is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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