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BA04 MKJ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

438,007 mi
Last recorded438,007 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 MKJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 438,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 437,993 miles

Nearside Front Other passenger door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner step area as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 429,046 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 18 May 2018 429,045 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine turbo/none turbo (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (inner wing area) (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (inner wing area) (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured door pillar (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 19 May 2017 265,411 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 May 2017 265,402 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release 1st row (5.2.5a)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2016 375,528 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 May 2016 375,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 34,423 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 22,810 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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BA04 MKJ is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BA04 MKJ, 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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BA04 MKJ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 August 2004.

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