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BW04 LJK

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

258,879 mi
Last recorded258,879 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 LJK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 258,879 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 258,879 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 175,700 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 338,711 miles

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

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

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

surface corrosion to underbody

Fail 6 Dec 2017 338,711 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

surface corrosion to underbody

Pass 22 Aug 2016 332,608 miles

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

underbody has surface corrosion

Fail 12 Jun 2014 322,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

O/s rear tyre cut visible in tread pattern.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 322,835 miles

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

O/s rear tyre cut visible in tread pattern.

Pass 14 Jun 2013 317,878 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

n/s rear shock absorber slightly damp

o/s front tyre has cut in tread

o/s rear tyre has cut in sidewall

Fail 13 Jun 2013 317,849 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

n/s rear shock absorber slightly damp

o/s front tyre has cut in tread

o/s rear tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 8 Jun 2012 306,444 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 274,638 miles

N/s rear tyre small cut in tread visible.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Slight end float detected in rear axle halfshafts.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 274,638 miles

N/s rear tyre small cut in tread visible.

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

Slight end float detected in rear axle halfshafts.

Pass 24 Jun 2010 239,984 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 203,611 miles

n/s rear handbrake cable loose on back plate

wiudscreen damage zone a

Pass 1 Jul 2008 169,501 miles

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

N/s front tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 139,712 miles

Nearside Front 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)

front number plate cracked (letters still readable)

small cut to n/s/r tyre (not showing cords)

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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BW04 LJK 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 70.6%.

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 BW04 LJK, 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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BW04 LJK is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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