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BX54 AYF

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

399,217 mi
Last recorded399,217 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 AYF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 399,217 miles

All four inner wheel arches covered heavily in under sealant

All under body and chassis covered heavily in under sealant

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both sides inner sill and step area covered heavily in under sealant

Fail 29 Apr 2026 399,217 miles

All four inner wheel arches covered heavily in under sealant

All under body and chassis covered heavily in under sealant

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both sides inner sill and step area covered heavily in under sealant

Pass 25 Apr 2025 397,978 miles

Front Coil spring corroded os+ns. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sill crodded and door steps (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, on crankshaft sill. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody covered in underseal

Fail 11 Apr 2025

Front Position lamp not working both sides. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded os+ns. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil and door step. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, on crankshaft sill. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 193,520 miles

Lower all underside of vehicle undersealed

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 188,672 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 186,449 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 182,684 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2019 179,357 miles

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

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

general underbody surface corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2018 176,439 miles

general surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

general underbody surface corosion

nsf brake slightly slower than osf

Pass 16 Mar 2017 173,878 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 170,868 miles

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

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

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

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 6 Mar 2015 164,175 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 155,763 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 155,763 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 150,084 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 150,075 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 144,602 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 144,602 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 140,028 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 135,498 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 109,773 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 83,683 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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BX54 AYF is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BX54 AYF, 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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BX54 AYF is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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