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BJ54 VRC

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,537 mi
Last recorded156,537 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 156,537 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 156,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 145,470 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 145,463 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 132,139 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 132,139 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 122,801 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 100,357 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 90,647 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

underside has slight surface corrosion

Fail 20 Mar 2010 90,647 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

underside has slight surface corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2008 86,577 miles

attention to rear brake speed of op

steering column lower bush play evident

Pass 16 Oct 2007 70,152 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 VRC is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VRC, 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 VRC is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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