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BU54 MOR

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026

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

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

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

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

reverse lights not working

Pass 16 Aug 2025 117,049 miles

Nearside Front and Off side front lower rear suspension bushes split and persished

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

no reverse lights

Pass 13 May 2024
Fail 10 May 2024

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 113,999 miles

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

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

centre prop shaft support bearing in poor condition

Pass 25 Feb 2022 112,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

prop center bearing support rubber poor condition

reverse lights not working n/s lens broken

Pass 18 Mar 2021 106,252 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 102,178 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 102,178 miles

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 93,540 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2017 83,928 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 76,878 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Side marker not working

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2016 76,878 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Side marker not working

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2016 75,017 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded due to sitting around.

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside front tyre has a small nail in the tread

Offside front tyre worn down to 2.5mm on inner edge.

Small oil leak from engine.

Pass 27 Jul 2015 72,866 miles

N/S/F tyre is wearing on the inner edge

N/S/R inner tyre is wearing pn both edges

O/S/F tyre is wearing on the inner edges

Fail 27 Jul 2015 72,866 miles

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

N/S/F tyre is wearing on the inner edge

N/S/R inner tyre is wearing pn both edges

O/S/F tyre is wearing on the inner edges

Pass 14 Jul 2014 68,172 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 62,569 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 54,138 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 44,425 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 40,904 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 37,658 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front discs corroded on inner periphial edge

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s/f. tyre tread cut

Pass 18 Jan 2008 33,799 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Fail 17 Jan 2008 33,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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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BU54 MOR 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 MOR, 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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BU54 MOR is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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