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FJ04 JNF

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,147 mi
Last recorded38,147 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 JNF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 38,147 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner and outer sills at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 nearside and offside-rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mountings nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear handbrake slightly lazy

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 leaf springs nearside and offside front and rear mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 38,075 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 37,871 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 37,452 miles

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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 37,452 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 36,799 miles

Both front tyres heavily perished

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 36,673 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 36,673 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 35,755 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 34,965 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 34,924 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 33,969 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 32,236 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 30,209 miles

Both front discs pitted.

Nearside front marker light not working.

No acceleration detected during emissions test.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Some cracking in nearside front and offside rear tyres.

Fail 25 Jul 2014 30,195 miles

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front discs pitted.

Nearside front marker light not working.

No acceleration detected during emissions test.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Some cracking in nearside front and offside rear tyres.

Pass 30 Jul 2013 28,673 miles

No acceleration detected when testing emissions.

Some pitting and wear to both front discs.

Fail 30 Jul 2013 28,673 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

No acceleration detected when testing emissions.

Some pitting and wear to both front discs.

Pass 11 Jul 2012 25,284 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 21,993 miles

offside front brake disc slightly scored

Pass 16 Jul 2010 16,201 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 14,839 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 14,839 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 11,784 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 11,583 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 9,038 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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FJ04 JNF is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FJ04 JNF, 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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FJ04 JNF is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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