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WJ54 JLS

2020 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

184,402 mi
Last recorded184,402 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 Ford Transit39,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 JLS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2020
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 184,402 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 179,138 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 179,087 miles

Emissions unable to be completed vehicle unable to rev (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 199,960 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2024 188,996 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 162,132 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 159,402 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 159,402 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 5 Feb 2023 178,797 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 167,743 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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 137,231 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2020 137,227 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 110,512 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 110,512 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 90,862 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

windscreen cracked/damaged on offside outside the swept area

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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WJ54 JLS is a 2020 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2020 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 39,498 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 WJ54 JLS, 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 6 years old, this Ford Transit is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WJ54 JLS registered?

WJ54 JLS is a 2020 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 November 2020.

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