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AX04 XJV

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,278 mi
Last recorded163,278 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 XJV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2026 163,278 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear of engine (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front & rear leaf mounts corroded or inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front & rear leaf mounts corroded or inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both offside & nearside pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox mount bolt missing (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 8 Jan 2025 158,253 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front door and wing damaged

Offside sill corroded

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Underside corroded

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 6 Dec 2024 158,212 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Side step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Outer seal (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Side step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both side (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired Inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired Inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Drivers door quarter panel damaged

Rear Exhaust outer casing damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2023 156,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 155,462 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 155,440 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 153,675 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 148,240 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 142,133 miles

corrsion underneeth vehicle

slight play in steering rack jointss

small oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2016 142,133 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front to rear inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front to rear inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

corrsion underneeth vehicle

slight play in steering rack jointss

small oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 139,888 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 139,888 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2014

NS sill panel damaged

NSF valve stem perrishaed

OSF valve stem perrished

Odometer Not displaying all digits correctly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Feb 2014

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

NS sill panel damaged

NSF valve stem perrishaed

OSF valve stem perrished

Odometer Not displaying all digits correctly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 120,253 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 111,455 miles

NSF tyr cut not exposing cords

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 106,692 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 106,437 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 103,176 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 90,828 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 73,347 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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AX04 XJV is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AX04 XJV, 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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AX04 XJV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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