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FA54 VCJ

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

42,803 mi
Last recorded42,803 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 VCJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 42,803 miles

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

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

Front Upper strut tops slight creak

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced legs on top (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under wheel arches under airbox (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front inner pads low

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear reverse inop

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills arches / underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 42,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Front Upper strut tops slight creak

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced legs on top (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under wheel arches under airbox (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front inner pads low

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear reverse inop

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills arches / underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 42,756 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner pads wearing low

Front strut tops slight creak

Front wipers slightly smeared

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody most of and arches / sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

reverse inop

Pass 19 Mar 2024 42,168 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion under wheel arches. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rot holes under wheel arches below air box and above chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Section above rear axle bumpstops. (both sides) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 41,607 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Above rear axle , chassis corroded and swollen. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 41,561 miles

Front Age related corrosion under front wheel arches.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Reverse lights inop.

Pass 15 Mar 2021 41,516 miles

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

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

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

Rear Reverse lights inop.

Pass 12 Mar 2020 41,458 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes across the rear of the engine bay have some surface corrosion in various places. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside sections and joins have some surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis section ( seen from under the bonnet) corroded between the sections and swelling due to corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside sections and joins have some surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes were excessively in balanced at the start of the test, but improved as they were operated on the roller brake tester. Suggest inspection & checking ?

Pass 13 Mar 2019 41,171 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front inner arch seams corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rot hole in n/s/f inner arc on seam. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower sill corroded in one spot below drivers door. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 41,171 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rot hole in n/s/f inner arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rot hole in inner panel in front of n/s/r wheel. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole under o/s/f arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Hole under wheel arch/step o/s/f. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis above o/s/r bump stop outer side. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high Both fronts high. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front inner arch seams corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rot hole in n/s/f inner arc on seam. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower sill corroded in one spot below drivers door. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe across rear axle starting to corrode. (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 22 Mar 2018 40,589 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 40,567 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 40,080 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 35,309 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 35,309 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 33,550 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 29,303 miles

Front wipers are smearing the windscreen.

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 28,378 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 25,664 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 25,651 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 20,440 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 16,733 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 16,733 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 11,523 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 10,846 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 7,996 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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FA54 VCJ is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FA54 VCJ, 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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FA54 VCJ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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