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FJ54 RUW

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

92,451 mi
Last recorded92,451 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ54 RUW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 92,451 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front mirror head repaired with tape

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt flexible stalk damaged 1st row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view side window (3.2 (a) (i))

side step corroded but secure

Fail 31 Aug 2021 92,431 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension component insecurely attached 2 x wheel bearing retaining bolts (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near side and off side sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt flexible stalk damaged 1st row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front mirror cover repaired with tape

Offside Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view side window taped up (3.2 (a) (i))

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

side step corroded but still secure

Pass 2 Sep 2020 91,058 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills but not in prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition side door outer sill (9.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front mirror casing repaired with tape

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

wheel arch to floor pan corroded both sides at the rear

Fail 27 Aug 2020 91,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch to floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced the front of rear wheels in the wheel arch to cross member (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced the rear of the rear wheel arch to cross member (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills but not in prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition side door outer sill (9.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front mirror casing repaired with tape

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near side and off side outer chassis corroded but double skinned (7.1.1 (a) (i))

wheel arch to floor pan corroded both sides at the rear

Pass 12 Sep 2019 90,151 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near bump stop mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch to floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near bump stop mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 90,130 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine smoke test done 3 times exceeded limits every time (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch to floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mount of rear spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch to floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 89,320 miles

Nearside Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount of rear spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear seat bolts missing but still secure ( seat behind wheel arch )

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wide angle mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 89,284 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill panel in front of rear wheels (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear quarter panel sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear quarter panel sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel in front of rear wheels (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount of rear spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear seat bolts missing but still secure ( seat behind wheel arch )

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wide angle mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 87,680 miles

Nearside Entrance/exit step deteriorated, but not likely to be a trip hazard or cause injury. lower inner edge corroded (6.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened passenger (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of rear mount and inner panel corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 84,296 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near the shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 79,892 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 74,687 miles

silencer outer layer starting to corrode away

Fail 12 Aug 2014 74,672 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

silencer outer layer starting to corrode away

Pass 9 Aug 2013 68,814 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 68,800 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

r/h rear outer tyre has small damage on outer side wall but no cords or plys exposed at present

Pass 9 Aug 2012 62,633 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 54,644 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

r/h door mirror glass loose

r/h front brake disc inner side corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2010 46,958 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 46,958 miles

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 39,271 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 31,451 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 21,765 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 13,783 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 13,758 miles

Nearside Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 6,478 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 RUW is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RUW, 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 RUW is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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