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BX54 BWZ

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

45,079 mi
Last recorded45,079 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 BWZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 45,079 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion on front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Poor body repair - may require re work prior to next mot

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 44,365 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Behind rear wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 41,308 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 39,730 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 39,727 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 38,775 miles

OIL FILTER WET WITH OIL DROPS

Pass 20 Nov 2020 37,497 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING

Fail 20 Nov 2020 37,496 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING

Pass 27 Nov 2019 35,479 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 32,282 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 31,763 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 31,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 30,799 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 30,795 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 29,992 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 28,947 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 26,698 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 23,548 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 20,183 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 14,060 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 11,399 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 9,289 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 7,344 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 BWZ is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BWZ, 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

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What year was BX54 BWZ registered?

BX54 BWZ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 October 2004.

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