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FJ54 CHY

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

208,809 mi
Last recorded208,809 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 208,809 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 208,662 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2021 196,599 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 196,589 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting next to rear front spring mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2020 186,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2019 181,247 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 181,235 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front cross member corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2018 170,058 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Radiator mount carroded at bottom

Fail 11 Sep 2018 169,946 miles

Central Prop shaft securing bolt loose Yoke bolt (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Spray not hitting screen (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Rear bush split

Offside Front Rear bush split

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Radiator mount carroded at bottom

Pass 13 Sep 2017 159,879 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroded (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in drivers wiper arm linkage

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Propshaft bush worn

Fail 12 Sep 2017 159,856 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassi leg (2.4.A.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Chassi leg corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Play in drivers wiper arm linkage

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Propshaft bush worn

Pass 19 Sep 2016 150,184 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear propshaft support bearing staring to deteriorate

Pass 7 Sep 2015 141,645 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 135,402 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2013 125,694 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 116,369 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

wipers dont park correctly

Fail 12 Sep 2012 116,369 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

wipers dont park correctly

Pass 20 Sep 2011 107,714 miles

Possible fluid leak engine area ?

Rear exhaust system adequately secured by other means

Pass 21 Oct 2010 99,086 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 98,879 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight brake pedal creep under load

Fail 14 Sep 2010 98,878 miles

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

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

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

slight brake pedal creep under load

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 181,600 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

engine noisey in operation

oil leak on engine

water leak on engine oil cooler

Pass 1 Sep 2009 153,264 miles

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

both front flitch metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2008 121,144 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

both front tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 11 Aug 2008 121,134 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

both front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 25 Sep 2007 92,028 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 92,028 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 CHY is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 FJ54 CHY, 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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FJ54 CHY is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 October 2004.

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