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BJ54 ZHU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

160,378 mi
Last recorded160,378 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 160,378 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear chassis rails corroded

sills corroded

water pump belt breaking up

Fail 27 Apr 2018 160,378 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported joint not holding (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring hanger,outer (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear chassis rails corroded

sills corroded

water pump belt breaking up

Pass 27 Apr 2017 155,893 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 155,891 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 152,389 miles

Both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

Brake pedal rubber worn

N/S/F bottom ball joint dust cover in poor condition

N/S/F inner cv gaitor poorly secured

N/S/R inner wheel arch/floor area corroded

N/S/R tyre perishing

O/S sill area corroded and holed

O/S/F abs loom poorly routed

O/S/F wheel bearing slightly rough in rotation

O/S/R inner wheel arch/floor area corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2016 152,365 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

Brake pedal rubber worn

Engine oil leak

N/S/F bottom ball joint dust cover in poor condition

N/S/F inner cv gaitor poorly secured

N/S/R inner wheel arch/floor area corroded

N/S/R tyre perishing

O/S sill area corroded and holed

O/S/F wheel bearing slightly rough in rotation

O/S/R inner wheel arch/floor area corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2014 147,765 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre outer wall damaged

smell of diesel from engine bay but no leak visible

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

Pass 20 Jan 2014 145,650 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 131,968 miles

0ffside rear tyre has a cut in outer side wall

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre scuffed on outer side wall

Pass 7 Jan 2012 118,235 miles

Coolent level low

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 118,234 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Coolent level low

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 102,527 miles

O/S/F AND N/S/F BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

Pass 22 Oct 2009 78,754 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 78,754 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 59,814 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 39,560 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 ZHU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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