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BJ04 MWD

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

198,763 mi
Last recorded198,763 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2018 198,763 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 198,763 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 198,673 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported underbonnet (3.6.B.1)

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2016

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

offside wiper arm pivot has slight play

oil leak engine oil may need attention

pedal rubbers slightly worn

welding coated in black protective on n/s and o/s front inner wings

Fail 12 Aug 2016

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear, at fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear, at fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component rack (2.3.3b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded under bonnet, near abs pump (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside wiper arm pivot has play

Pass 14 Aug 2015 198,763 miles

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

engine oil leaks

prop bearing worn

seat belt covers missing

Fail 13 Aug 2015 198,763 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

engine oil leaks

prop bearing worn

seat belt covers missing

Pass 29 Aug 2014 184,410 miles

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

seat belt pads missing

Fail 27 Aug 2014 184,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

seat belt pads missing

Pass 27 Aug 2013 173,278 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2013 172,687 miles

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

Nearside Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)

Nearside Entrance/exit step damaged to the extent that it is likely to be a trip hazard or cause injury. (6.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2012 161,847 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 161,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 151,159 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 59,446 miles

oil stain at steering rack top housing

Fail 5 Apr 2006 50,789 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 50,789 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 MWD is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 MWD, 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 MWD is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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