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CL04 JAM

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,519 mi
Last recorded144,519 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL04 JAM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2019 144,519 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front nearside front wheel arch is corroded.

Pass 8 Jul 2018 131,291 miles

Nearside Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2018 131,291 miles

Nearside Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 125,153 miles

both sides outersills repaired with filler

extensive weld repairs carried out to vehicle

front coil springs corroded

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

naerside under wheel arch area rusted through outside prescribed area

nearside door mirror glass cracked

offiside outersill rusted through outside prescribed area

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Fail 7 Jul 2017 125,147 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both sides outersills repaired with filler

extensive weld repairs carried out to vehicle

front coil springs corroded

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

naerside under wheel arch area rusted through outside prescribed area

nearside door mirror glass cracked

offiside outersill rusted through outside prescribed area

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 14 Jul 2016 118,388 miles

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

wiper blades poor

Fail 14 Jul 2016 118,388 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

wiper blades poor

Pass 21 Jul 2015 106,165 miles

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

extensive welding repairs to underbody

nearside rear tyre badly perished

Fail 21 Jul 2015 106,165 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

extensive welding repairs to underbody

nearside rear tyre badly perished

Fail 1 Apr 2015 105,492 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear bump stops missing

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

N/S/F tyre slightly perished

O/S door step corroded

Plates on both rear arches preventing a proper inspection of area

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

o/s registartion plate lamp dim

Pass 9 Aug 2014 99,007 miles

n/s/ sills and o/s sills corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 14 Aug 2013 90,799 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 90,799 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 82,916 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 75,082 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2010 63,513 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 56,107 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 47,388 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 35,294 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 35,294 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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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CL04 JAM is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CL04 JAM, 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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CL04 JAM is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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