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BK54 NLM

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

148,894 mi
Last recorded148,894 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 NLM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 148,894 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SILLS/ARCHES/STEPS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

underbody and suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2026 148,894 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SILLS/ARCHES/STEPS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2025 148,805 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills/steps/arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2024 148,624 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills/steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 148,624 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills/steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 147,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 146,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

OIL LEAK

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 143,965 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 138,964 miles

Nearside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2019 130,336 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 124,778 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 118,926 miles

both rear back plates damp

Pass 14 Mar 2016 111,905 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 107,445 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 103,985 miles

Some axle endfloat - offside and nearside rear

Pass 22 Mar 2013 100,264 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 96,242 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 92,138 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 88,191 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 82,684 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 78,096 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 67,111 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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BK54 NLM is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 BK54 NLM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK54 NLM registered?

BK54 NLM is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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