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BJ04 MOU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,137 mi
Last recorded144,137 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 MOU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 144,137 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 144,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 132,239 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 120,661 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 107,945 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 107,915 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

offside front ABS wire insecure

Pass 25 Jul 2011 96,188 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front seat belt slightly fluffed

Pass 19 Jul 2010 83,845 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 83,814 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s drive shaft support bearing coarse on rotation

Fail 15 Jun 2010 83,782 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside drive shaft support bearing feels rough when rotated

Pass 2 Apr 2009 73,763 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

front disc surfaces rusty around rdges

Fail 23 Mar 2009 73,753 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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)

front disc surfaces rusty around rdges

Pass 4 Mar 2008 61,700 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 52,875 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 52,873 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 MOU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MOU, 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 MOU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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