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BJ54 ZGH

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

245,274 mi
Last recorded245,274 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 245,274 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 244,420 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 244,391 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended 3rd row (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended 3rd row (7.1.2 (c))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 240,790 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 222,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion Sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion Sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 May 2018 222,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion Sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion Sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2018 216,972 miles

Body has slight corrosion under sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 216,972 miles

All outline marker lamps not working (1.1.B.1c)

Body has slight corrosion under sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2017

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2017

Offside Front All outline marker lamps not working (1.1.B.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 184,443 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 181,845 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 177,637 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 169,255 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

offside rear brake backplate damp

Fail 5 Jan 2013 169,255 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

offside rear brake backplate damp

Pass 8 Dec 2011 62,428 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 55,178 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 55,167 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 44,151 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 33,024 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 33,024 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 22,640 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 18,405 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 ZGH is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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