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FJ54 BSO

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

37,414 mi
Last recorded37,414 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 37,414 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 34,092 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 32,917 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 29,281 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 26,096 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 22,502 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 21,291 miles

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 2019 17,485 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 12,482 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 12,289 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 55% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Feb 2017

first 5 notches on handbrake is free travel

Pass 20 Feb 2016 8,220 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 5,009 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 4,742 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 4,390 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 3,152 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 3,618 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 3,163 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 3,150 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 3,010 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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FJ54 BSO is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 BSO, 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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What year was FJ54 BSO registered?

FJ54 BSO is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 September 2004.

Is FJ54 BSO safe to buy?

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