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BU54 WXX

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

213,209 mi
Last recorded213,209 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 WXX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2024 213,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 210,746 miles

Nearside middle inner sill holed but outside prescribed area

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

Fail 2 Sep 2023 210,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside middle inner sill holed but outside prescribed area

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 203,789 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2022 203,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Bumper likely to become detached Mountings Brackets Corroded (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 196,408 miles

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

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately secured over rear axle (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

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

rear step mountings corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2021 196,408 miles

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

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately secured over rear axle (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

rear step mountings corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2020 255,896 miles

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

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

ns sill corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2019 251,084 miles

Heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 26 Jun 2019 250,754 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected box section by leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear inner arches corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

coolant bottle empty

front coil springs corroded

front number plate damaged

o/s outer sill corroded

oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

reverse lights not working

service light on

both inner sills corroded out of area

whole o/s of vehicle corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2018 249,265 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corroding

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

Offside Front lower swivel joint boot poor condition but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Rear outer and end of sill holed outside of area

both rear bump stops missing

both wipers poor

coolant level low

corrosion and holing to nearside under and outer sills outside of area

corrosion to offside outer and under sills, holed and corroded out of area

general extensive corrosion to vehicle underbody

Fail 9 Jul 2018 249,250 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panelling by rear spring rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill by rear spring front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis 2 areas by shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength panelling by rear spring rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake pipe corroding

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

Offside Front brake pipe running very close to alternator pulley

Offside Front lower swivel joint boot poor condition but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Rear outer and end of sill holed outside of area

both rear bump stops missing

both wipers poor

coolant level low

corrosion and holing to nearside under and outer sills outside of area

corrosion to offside outer and under sills, holed and corroded out of area

general extensive corrosion to vehicle underbody

Pass 5 Jul 2017 247,312 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

coolant level low

exhaust outer case hanging off

front to rear brake pipe corroded

n/s/f and o/sf brake pipe corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipe corroded

n/s/r wheel arch corroded out of area

oil leak

service light on

underside and sills corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2017

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

brake pedal rubber worn

coolant level low

exhaust outer case hanging off

front to rear brake pipe corroded

n/s/f and o/sf brake pipe corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre has a nail in it

n/s/r wheel arch corroded out of area

oil leak

service light on

underside and sills corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2016 244,016 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

chassis corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipe corroded on limit

oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2016 244,015 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

brake pedal rubber worn

chassis corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipe corroded on limit

oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2015 235,479 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2015 235,013 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2014 225,667 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front pads 5mm

nearside rear tyre getting low

Fail 3 Jul 2014 225,462 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front pads 5mm

nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 28 Jun 2013 217,106 miles

both rear tyres getting low

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres getting low

o/s/r tyre has a nail in it

oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2012 206,869 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

major oil leak

n/s/r tyre getting low and perished

o/s/f inner sill corroded out of area

o/s/f mirror unit taped up

o/s/r tyre on limit and perished

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2012 206,869 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

major oil leak

n/s/r tyre getting low and perished

o/s/f inner sill corroded out of area

o/s/f mirror unit taped up

o/s/r tyre on limit and perished

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2011 192,819 miles

Corrosion appearing on underside of vehicle

Major oil leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/r tyre getting low on edges

o/s/r tyre getting low on inner edge

Fail 22 Jun 2011 192,782 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Corrosion appearing on underside of vehicle

Major oil leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Some damage to n/s/f wheel outer bead rim

n/s/r tyre getting low on edges

o/s/r tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2010 180,826 miles

Front discs well worn - maybe below service limits

Major oil leak

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Park brake warning light not working

Slight damage to n/s/r wheel outer bead rim

Warning light on dash

Wipers poor

n/s/r tyre valve perished

o/s mirror glass lose but secure

o/s/r tyre valve perished

Fail 29 Jun 2010 180,403 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front discs well worn - maybe below service limits

Major oil leak

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Park brake warning light not working

Slight damage to n/s/r wheel outer bead rim

Warning light on dash

Wipers poor

n/s/r tyre valve perished

o/s mirror glass lose but secure

o/s/r tyre valve perished

Pass 20 Jul 2009 165,268 miles

n/s/f shock absorber top mount possibly partially seized

n/s/r shock absorber damp

oil leak from oil feed or return pipes

some rear brake imbalance

Fail 20 Jul 2009 165,268 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s/f shock absorber top mount possibly partially seized

n/s/r shock absorber damp

oil leak from oil feed or return pipes

some rear brake imbalance

Pass 4 Sep 2008 152,361 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 119,731 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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BU54 WXX is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 BU54 WXX, 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 WXX is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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