2004 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · BU54 HBL
2004 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 06 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 190,252 miles. MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,252 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU54 HBL Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
- 190,252 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU54 HBL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Transit (BU54 HBL) between June 2008 and April 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (28 issues), Brakes (24 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Steering (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 79 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
BU54 HBL Mileage History
- 06/06/200867,673 mi
- 16/06/200977,481 mi+9,808 mi
- 17/06/201085,321 mi+7,840 mi
- 17/06/201085,321 mi
- 22/06/201192,691 mi+7,370 mi
- 21/06/2012104,308 mi+11,617 mi
- 21/06/2012104,308 mi
- 04/12/2013115,527 mi+11,219 mi
- 02/08/2014120,654 mi+5,127 mi
- 02/08/2014120,654 mi
- 12/11/2015125,602 mi+4,948 mi
- 02/11/2016132,563 mi+6,961 mi
- 02/11/2016132,573 mi+10 mi
- 09/11/2017139,795 mi+7,222 mi
- 02/10/2018144,731 mi+4,936 mi
- 25/01/2020144,872 mi+141 mi
- 16/02/2021158,123 mi+13,251 mi
- 22/01/2022168,256 mi+10,133 mi
- 11/02/2023177,385 mi+9,129 mi
- 17/02/2024184,260 mi+6,875 mi
- 08/04/2025188,672 mi+4,412 mi
- 09/04/2025188,683 mi+11 mi
- 24/04/2026190,252 mi+1,569 mi
Average of roughly 6,855 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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