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BJ54 ZGU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,217 mi
Last recorded161,217 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 161,217 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 154,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 147,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 146,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all rear seats removed

exhaust deterioated

nearside rear inner sill corroded very close to excess

Fail 16 Feb 2018 146,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all rear seats removed

exhaust deterioated

nearside rear inner sill corroded very close to excess

Pass 1 Dec 2016 129,041 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 129,041 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release not attached (5.2.5a)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective two belts (5.2.5b)

Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed one belt is has a not in it (5.2.2b)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 118,116 miles

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

oil leak

stone chip in windscreen zone A

Fail 20 Nov 2015 118,116 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Entrance/exit step deteriorated to the extent that it is likely to be a trip hazard or cause injury. step trim damaged (6.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Passenger's seat insecure 4th row offside seat and centre seat (6.2.A.1)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat 4th row offside seat belt stalk insecure (5.2.1a)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective 2nd row and 3rd row centre seats (5.2.5b)

Statutory seat belt missing 4 th row centre stalk missing (5.1.1)

Statutory seat belt missing 5th row 2 centre seat belt stalks missing (5.1.1)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

oil leak

stone chip in windscreen zone A

Pass 11 Nov 2014 102,772 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 94,860 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2013 94,860 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 78,357 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 78,357 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 68,162 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 66,611 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 54,126 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 54,126 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.C.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 47,690 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 26,433 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 18,239 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 ZGU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZGU, 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 ZGU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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