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BJ54 ZHF

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

196,045 mi
Last recorded196,045 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2016 196,045 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor section corroded within 30cm of seat mounting (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis corroded within 30cm of spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor section corroded within 30cm of spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill corroded within 30cm of front spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill corroded within 30cm of rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill corroded within 30cm of spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear chassis rail corroded within 30cm of rear spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor section corroded within 30cm of top shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis corroded within 30cm of spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor section corroded within 30cm of spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill corroded within 30cm of rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Chassis fracturing around rear bump stops

Engine has coolant leak

N/S Outer sill corroded

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

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

O/S & N/S Inner sills corroded at front

O/S Outer sill corroded

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 194,975 miles

Emissions not tested fuel leak (7.4.B.1)

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

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump area (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear undervalance corroded & holed but not prescribed area

Offside Front inner wing corroded & holed but just outside prescribed area

Offside doorstep & undersill corroded & holed outside prescribed area

Offside sill corroded & holed outside prescribed area

Rear both inner wings corroded & holed but not prescribed area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both chassis corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2015 191,150 miles

nearside front brake pipe corroding

nearside outer sill corroding

offside front brake pipe corroding

Pass 8 Jan 2015 189,025 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 189,025 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

offside front outer sill holed but not in a prescribed area

Pass 12 Nov 2013 165,558 miles

Both outer sills corroded

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 165,558 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Both outer sills corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 140,328 miles

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

sill have corosion but not excessive

Pass 27 Oct 2011 128,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 128,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 109,144 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 109,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 93,075 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 93,015 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 69,953 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 46,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 46,078 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 ZHF 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 52.9%.

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 ZHF, 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 ZHF is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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