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BL54 FVJ

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

93,378 mi
Last recorded93,378 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 FVJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 93,378 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 84,545 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill, Flitch and front wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 71,380 miles

Front Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 71,380 miles

Front Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 56,579 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch

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

signs of welding

Pass 8 Jan 2020 50,940 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2019 50,930 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner front wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front and back patch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component missing bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component missing bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 45,791 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached outer fasterners where attaches to front wings slightly corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear outer sill has early signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear mud flap slightly loose

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush slightly worn, no play detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass damaged however view not impaired (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened rearmost shackle bracket has slight corrosion appearing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 40,003 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 40,003 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings shocker turret (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Fuel tank leaking pipe to tank (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings shocker turret (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 34,610 miles

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

nearside inner sill showing signs of corrsion

Fail 19 Dec 2016 34,510 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing corroded to excess (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing and chassis rail, near engine mount (6.1.B.2)

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

nearside inner sill showing signs of corrsion

Pass 21 Dec 2015 31,526 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside front inner lower inner wing (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 31,526 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside front inner lower inner wing (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 29,904 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 27,182 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 24,590 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Dec 2011 21,689 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn/lip edges

Pass 20 Dec 2010 18,866 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 16,244 miles

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

under body corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2009 16,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under body corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2008 14,044 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 11,390 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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BL54 FVJ is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BL54 FVJ, 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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BL54 FVJ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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