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FJ04 PHU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

185,021 mi
Last recorded185,021 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 185,021 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

ubcc

Fail 15 Apr 2019 185,021 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

ubcc

Pass 25 Apr 2018 183,766 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S N/S (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately O/S N/S (2.4.A.3)

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 23 Apr 2018 183,710 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill door step (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill door step (5.2.6)

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

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 12 May 2017 169,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer tyre cracking,side wall damaged and puncture

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Offside Rear Inner tyre on legal limit and cracking

Oil leak ()

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

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

brake pipes greased

Fail 10 May 2017 169,673 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under step (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer tyre cracking,side wall damaged and puncture

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Offside Rear Inner tyre on legal limit and cracking

Oil leak ()

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 16 May 2016 167,190 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nail (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nail (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre on limit

Offside Rear Outer tyre cracking

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

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

both understeps corroded

brake pipes undersealed

oil leak

previous repairs and underseal

underbody corrosion

washers weak

Pass 20 May 2015 163,964 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 163,956 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

all brake pipes greased

both front brake discs deteriorated

nearside front wheel arch corroding

offside and nearside understeps corroded

offside outersill corroding

Fail 29 Nov 2014 163,730 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 162,507 miles

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 162,507 miles

Nearside Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 May 2013 147,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2013 147,117 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 128,824 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 128,823 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Apr 2011 121,226 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 117,185 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 99,155 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 99,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 80,560 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2007 61,482 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 PHU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FJ04 PHU, 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 PHU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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