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BN54 JXT

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

188,476 mi
Last recorded188,476 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 JXT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 188,476 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Above rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Above rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal at time of test

Pass 5 Oct 2024 183,724 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 175,807 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 166,960 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 159,546 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 159,397 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 151,788 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 142,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / doorstep (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (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 6 Oct 2018 129,501 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 117,576 miles

Registration plate lights feint

Pass 8 Oct 2016 110,770 miles

Nearside Rear Brake has low efficient on nearside rear

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside registration light feint

Pass 8 Oct 2015 100,104 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 100,104 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 86,335 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 77,572 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 77,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 68,629 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 68,629 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 59,266 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 59,266 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 50,460 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 41,649 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 32,134 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 22,657 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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BN54 JXT is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BN54 JXT, 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 BN54 JXT registered?

BN54 JXT is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 September 2004.

Is BN54 JXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN54 JXT shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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