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FL54 OJN

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

55,016 mi
Last recorded55,016 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 OJN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 55,016 miles

condition of drivers seat

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 5 Sep 2024 54,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Sep 2023 53,660 miles

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

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

Offside Front drivers seat base cushioning worn

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

Fail 4 Sep 2023 53,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front drivers seat base cushioning worn

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 2 Sep 2022 52,953 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive tipper ram damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle under-body and components showing surface corrosion in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced end of cab corner and outer sill end holed and corroded but not effecting the strength structure or prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front drivers seat base cushioning worn

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

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

reverse lamps not working

Fail 2 Sep 2022 52,946 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive tipper ram damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle under-body and components showing surface corrosion in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced end of cab corner and outer sill end holed and corroded but not effecting the strength structure or prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front drivers seat base cushioning worn

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

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

reverse lamps not working

Pass 17 Sep 2021 50,180 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive tipper ram damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle under-body and components showing surface corrosion in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear hand brake cable outer skin split/worn been rubbing on rear wheel at some stage

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of cab and sill end holed and corroded but not effecting the strength/structure or prescribed areas of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front drivers seat base cushioning worn

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

reverse lamps not working

Fail 9 Sep 2021 50,145 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive tipper ram damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle under-body and components showing surface corrosion in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear hand brake cable outer skin split/worn been rubbing on rear wheel at some stage

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of cab and sill end holed and corroded but not effecting the strength/structure or prescribed areas of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front drivers seat base cushioning worn

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

reverse lamps not working

Pass 29 Sep 2020 46,783 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle under-body and components showing general surface corrosion in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of sill and cab back panel holed and corroded but not effecting the strength/structure or prescribed areas of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front drivers seat-base cushioning worn

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

clutch pedal rubber worn

reverse lamps not working vehicle used/registered before 01/09/2009

Fail 29 Sep 2020 46,780 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle under-body and components showing general surface corrosion in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of sill and cab back panel holed and corroded but not effecting the strength/structure or prescribed areas of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front drivers seat-base cushioning worn

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

clutch pedal rubber worn

reverse lamps not working vehicle used/registered before 01/09/2009

Pass 20 Sep 2019 43,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre slight wear to outer edge

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of sill and cab back panel holed and corroded but not effecting the strength/structure or prescribed areas of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play very slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

drivers seat base cushioning worn

Fail 18 Sep 2019 43,640 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep split in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front tyre slight wear to outer edge

Nearside Front wing mirror back casing damaged/missing

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of sill and cab back panel holed and corroded but not effecting the strength/structure or prescribed areas of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play very slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

drivers seat base cushioning worn

fan belt noisy/squealing

Pass 19 Sep 2018 40,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of sill and cab back panel holed and corroded but not effecting the strength/structure or prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre on approx 3mm and slight wear on inner edge

clutch pedal rubber worn

Fail 19 Sep 2018 40,354 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of sill and cab back panel holed and corroded but not effecting the strength/structure or prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre on approx 3mm and slight wear on inner edge

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 3 Aug 2017 37,380 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre on approx 3mm

Offside Front Upper marker light not working

Offside Front tyre slight wear on inner edge

clutch and brake pedal rubbers slightly worn

Fail 3 Aug 2017 37,380 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg in engine bay (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre on approx 3mm

Offside Front Upper marker light not working

Offside Front tyre slight wear on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2016 34,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside tipper side panel holed and corroded but not effecting the strength or structure of the vehicle

Offside Front Upper marker light not working

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak slight ()

Fail 10 Sep 2015 32,158 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/75r16c 104/102r (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Front brake pads about 70% worn.

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

Nearside tipper side panel holed and corroded not effecting the strength or structure off the vehicle

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

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

Offside Rear both tyres showing age cracks

Slight oil leak

Underside off vehicle heavily covered in mud/soil/debri.

Pass 20 Sep 2014 30,293 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Underside off vechicle some components covered in mud/debri in places.

Fail 20 Sep 2014 30,293 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Underside off vechicle some components covered in mud/debri in places.

Pass 3 Oct 2013 27,770 miles

Both offside rear tyres showing age cracks.

N/S/R Outer tyre showing age cracks.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 24,685 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 24,685 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 21,337 miles

cut in offside front tyre inner sidewall

nail in nearside rear inner tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2010 18,455 miles

drivers door mirror cracked

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Sep 2009 14,269 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 11,913 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 11,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 9,436 miles

Rear mudguard insecure

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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FL54 OJN is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 FL54 OJN, 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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FL54 OJN is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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