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CA54 BZJ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

165,111 mi
Last recorded165,111 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 BZJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 165,111 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2017 165,107 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2016 152,601 miles

Heavy general underside corrosion to chassis, outrigger and closing panels.

Nearside Front Tyre near legal limit.

Nearside Front wiper smears screen.

Nearside Rear *rear load door lower catch not locking.*

Nearside Rear handbrake not locking out.

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall heavily scrubbed.

Offside Front brake discs scored/damaged.

Offside Front inner wing to chassis corroded and holed.

Offside Front wiper smears screen.

Offside Rear brake binding

Offside Rear handbrake not locking out.

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and separating.

Fail 18 Apr 2016 152,438 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded and centre sill section corroded and holed. (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Heavy general underside corrosion to chassis, outrigger and closing panels.

Nearside Front Tyre near legal limit.

Nearside Front wiper smears screen.

Nearside Rear *rear load door lower catch not locking.*

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall heavily scrubbed.

Offside Front brake discs scored/damaged.

Offside Front inner wing to chassis corroded and holed.

Offside Front wiper smears screen.

Offside Rear brake binding

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and separating.

Pass 27 Jun 2015 136,808 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes perish cracked.

Both rear outer metal brake pipes corroded.

Child seat fitted to n/s/f.

Chip in n/s of windscreen.

Dimming n/s/r lamp.

Imbalance front brakes // O/s/f brake disc marked/damaged

Long handbrake travel.

N/s door mirror outer casing missing.

N/s wiper arm pivot worn.

N/s/f tyre near legal limit.

N/s/r door does not secure on bottom latch.

N/s/r tyre outer sidewall scrubbed.

Noise o/s/r drum.

Rear silencer outer skin corroded and seperating.

Unable to open loading bay door.

Various components covered in concrete.

Fail 16 Jun 2015 136,260 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front wishbone rear bushes perish cracked.

Both rear outer metal brake pipes corroded.

Child seat fitted to n/s/f.

Chip in n/s of windscreen.

Dimming n/s/r lamp.

Long handbrake travel.

N/s door mirror outer casing missing.

N/s wiper arm pivot worn.

N/s/f tyre near legal limit.

N/s/r door does not secure on bottom latch.

N/s/r tyre outer sidewall scrubbed.

Noise o/s/r drum.

Rear silencer outer skin corroded and seperating.

Unable to open loading bay door.

Various components covered in concrete.

Pass 3 Apr 2014 119,547 miles

Offside rear inner body panel to rear bumper corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2014 119,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear inner body panel to rear bumper corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2013 102,415 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle thick with dirt

Fail 11 Apr 2013 102,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

underside of vehicle thick with dirt

Fail 19 Apr 2012 95,840 miles

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

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 95,840 miles

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 89,445 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 89,399 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 89,396 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 71,910 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 71,906 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 64,770 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 64,769 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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CA54 BZJ is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 CA54 BZJ, 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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CA54 BZJ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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