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FJ54 BKE

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

54,555 mi
Last recorded54,555 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ54 BKE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 54,555 miles

Lower under side of vehicle covered in underseal

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 53,789 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 53,789 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 51,295 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 49,102 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 49,091 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 48,200 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 47,454 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 47,391 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 47,343 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 46,978 miles

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

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

Offside Front inner wing getting weak

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 46,544 miles

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

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 16 Jun 2016 45,495 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 45,494 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 43,730 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 43,730 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 40,091 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 37,625 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 37,620 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 33,998 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 32,499 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 30,954 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 26,077 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 20,890 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 15,800 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FJ54 BKE is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc 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 FJ54 BKE, 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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FJ54 BKE is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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