CarVerify

Free Car Check

BU54 DME

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

90,429 mi
Last recorded90,429 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 DME
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 90,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced age related corrosion all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2025 90,428 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced age related corrosion all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2024 86,817 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2023 82,557 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 82,557 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting chassi (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 79,318 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust slightly corroded

wooden floor board has hole

Pass 15 Oct 2021 77,011 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security flitch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security door step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 74,234 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 70,573 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

slight leak nearside and offside halfshaft seals

Fail 16 Sep 2019 70,562 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive halfshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive halfshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle and diff (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 61,496 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 56,613 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 56,613 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 52,542 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 48,879 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 45,156 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 40,568 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 36,832 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 31,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 26,511 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 21,820 miles

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

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

horn had to be taped then worked 0/K

Pass 9 Oct 2008 16,661 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 12,128 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 12,128 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BU54 DME is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc 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 BU54 DME, 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

How do I check the history of BU54 DME?

You can check the full history of BU54 DME by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BU54 DME registered?

BU54 DME is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 October 2004.

Is BU54 DME safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU54 DME 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.

Does BU54 DME have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BU54 DME. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.