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BJ54 XMZ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

174,089 mi
Last recorded174,089 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 174,089 miles

Nearside wing mirror glass cracked

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 174,084 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x2 outer sills ,x2 steps, x2 rear chassis (next to leaf spring )+ rear valance (6.1.B.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside wing mirror glass cracked

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 163,542 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 163,538 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s/f/i arch + o/s step (6.1.B.2)

Central Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 153,684 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both reg plates (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 153,683 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s+o/s sill (inside door)+o/s sill +o/s inner sill +o/s inner sill+n/s step (underneath)+n/s/r inner sill (next to leaf spring mount)+o/s/f inner wheel arch + n/s +o/s inner wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (at centre) (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear wishbone bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play excessive play and rough when rotated (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both reg plates (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 140,789 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 140,789 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 123,432 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 123,432 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 106,640 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 87,402 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 70,950 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 70,950 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 59,802 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 87,838 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 35,601 miles

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

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 XMZ is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XMZ, 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 XMZ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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