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BT54 SXJ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 SXJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023

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

Nearside Front inner sill corrosion not within prescribed area

Nearside Front inner sill corrosion not within prescribed area (next to fuel filler neck/pipe)

Nearside Front inner wheel arch has corrosion

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch has corrosion

Nearside Rear road wheel has end float unsure if wheel bearing/halfshaft play

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis box section not considered to seriously weaken prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch has corrosion

Offside Rear outer sill area not within prescribed area

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread (several places) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded but not within prescribed/load bearing area

Nearside Front inner sill corroded but not within prescribed/load bearing area (next to fuel filler neck)

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 141,383 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 140,380 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 139,785 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 139,657 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2019 137,934 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 134,389 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 132,519 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 129,539 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 126,385 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 123,537 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 120,134 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 113,606 miles

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

Pedal anti slip wearing through on brake and clutch pedals

Fail 23 Nov 2011 112,999 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pedal anti slip wearing through on brake and clutch pedals

Pass 22 Dec 2010 101,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2010 101,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 78,644 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 53,756 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 24,060 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 14,856 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 4,601 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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BT54 SXJ 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 81.8%.

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 BT54 SXJ, 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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BT54 SXJ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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