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EU04 MXJ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,737 mi
Last recorded126,737 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 MXJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 126,737 miles

Corrosion on both inner sills

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Diff Noisey

Fail 8 Oct 2025 126,718 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Corrosion on both inner sills

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Diff Noisey

Pass 23 Oct 2024 125,546 miles

8 passenger seats fitted so tested as class 4

Offside Rear Corrosion on offside rear inner wheel arch

Fail 23 Oct 2024 125,546 miles

8 passenger seats fitted so tested as class 4

Offside Rear Corrosion on offside rear inner wheel arch

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 122,615 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 19,244 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 17,097 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Oct 2021

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 76,903 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 10,836 miles

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

reading for miles slightly defective

Fail 25 Apr 2019 10,836 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

reading for miles slightly defective

Pass 16 Apr 2018 7,208 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer,cracks. (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear silencer weak

Fail 10 Apr 2018 7,189 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective first row behind drivers seat (5.2.5b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer,cracks. (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear silencer weak

Pass 27 Apr 2017 106,555 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 2 places (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 102,022 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 93,817 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 90,578 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 90,562 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 86,253 miles

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

nearside mirror slightly damaged

Fail 4 Sep 2013 86,233 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside mirror slightly damaged

offside rear back plate slightly damp

Pass 14 Sep 2012 83,712 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 80,590 miles

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

front disc's are corroded and worn

Pass 9 Aug 2010 77,118 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 14 May 2009 73,077 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 70,288 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 52,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 52,643 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 45,427 miles

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

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

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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EU04 MXJ is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EU04 MXJ, 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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EU04 MXJ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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