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BJ04 LTE

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

165,336 mi
Last recorded165,336 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 LTE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2021 165,336 miles

Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement cross member corroded (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch in 5 different places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch to chass (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch in 5 different places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded GOING ON TO RACK (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member above rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose ALL (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CAB (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 158,053 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 158,053 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced ABOVE REAR PROPSHAFT BEARING (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 140,831 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2019 140,831 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 140,791 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine support cross beam holed and corroded (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced underside sill nxt to chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component insecure o/s steering rack gattor split (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

o/s rear half shaft seal leaking

o/s rear lence damaged

rear diff casing rusting

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber worn

o/s frt innerarch holed

rust to body, chassis , suspension componants

Pass 19 Mar 2018 124,289 miles

Body has slight corrosion ns inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion through out (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 121,385 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rears at rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 121,385 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted sill/step[ (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rears at rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 114,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 6 Apr 2016 114,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 17 Apr 2015 111,850 miles

Centre exhaut outer skin in secured with wire

Nearside & offside fron inner wings slight corrosion

Nearside & offside front lower suspension arm bushes slight debonding

Nearside door step has weld repairs

Pass 1 Apr 2014 95,737 miles

Centre silencers secured with wire

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front lower suspension arm bushes slight splitting

Pass 12 Apr 2013 80,243 miles

both front brake discs heavily scored inner face

both lower suspension arm bushes has slight splitting

brake pipes have grease coating unable to fully inspect

center silencer outer skin split and corroded but secured with wire

offside outer sill has slight corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2012 73,823 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

center silencer slight splitting

exhaust heatshield loose

front to rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

nearside and offside front tyres have low tread

nearside outer casing cracked

power steering pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2011 65,371 miles

both front brake discs slight pitting

rear brake pipes has a heavy grease coating

Pass 9 Apr 2010 61,072 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 57,347 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 53,439 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 44,913 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 LTE is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BJ04 LTE, 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 LTE is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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