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BT54 VBJ

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

119,590 mi
Last recorded119,590 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 VBJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 119,590 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 119,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner/wheel/arche/and/socker/mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out/rigger/and/backing/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced backing/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner/wheel/arche/and/shocker/mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out/rigger/and/backing/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced backing/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 112,340 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 112,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 98,987 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 98,987 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both rear (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 91,905 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 91,889 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced o/s backing sill and outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced n/s backing sill and outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced o/s outer out rigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced o/s rear inner arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2017 83,464 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s ()

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 83,462 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Lower arch/chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner Arch, Chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner Archway (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Lower arch/chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s ()

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 79,041 miles

Offside Front inner wheel arch has corrosion but not within a prescribed area

Fail 5 Jan 2016 79,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner step (5.2.6)

Offside Front inner wheel arch has corrosion but not within a prescribed area

Pass 27 Jan 2015 69,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

corrosion to osf inner arch close to engine mount

Fail 20 Jan 2015 69,732 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

corrosion to osf inner arch close to engine mount

Pass 13 Jan 2014 60,878 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 60,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 54,932 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 54,932 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 50,661 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 42,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 42,520 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 38,490 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 28,619 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 15,592 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 VBJ is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VBJ, 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 VBJ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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