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BJ04 LRV

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,577 mi
Last recorded140,577 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 LRV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 140,577 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 139,629 miles

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

has corrosion on closing panels

has slight corrosion on sills, arches and under body

Fail 17 Jul 2019 139,468 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

has corrosion on closing panels

has slight corrosion on sills, arches and under body

Pass 7 Jul 2018 114,801 miles

nearside & offside lower outer Sills corroding

nearside & offside lower underside Chassis rails corroding

Pass 16 Jun 2017 111,925 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides outer wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides outer wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

handbrake needs adjusting

Fail 6 Jun 2017 111,843 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis by front spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch to floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger by rear spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis by mcpherson strut (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis by front spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides outer wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides outer wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

handbrake needs adjusting

Pass 20 Jun 2016 106,416 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

body has all round corrosion

Fail 17 Jun 2016 106,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

body has all round corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2015 99,532 miles

rear bumper broken

Fail 1 Jun 2015 99,532 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

rear bumper broken

Pass 16 Jun 2014 92,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight roughness o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 6 Jun 2014 92,810 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight roughness o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 7 Jun 2013 85,894 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 May 2013 85,761 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 78,770 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 78,870 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 70,703 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 61,691 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 51,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 43,556 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 33,472 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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BJ04 LRV is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ04 LRV, 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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BJ04 LRV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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