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FL04 JWJ

2004 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,972 mi
Last recorded82,972 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 JWJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 82,972 miles

Central Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion on underside of veichle (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 82,584 miles

Central Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion along underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2022 82,584 miles

Central Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion along underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2022 82,576 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outersill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both rear wheel bearings have slight end play

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 82,301 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes flaking / corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s end float (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'A' crack top of screen & multiple chips out of zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 81,616 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 81,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 80,931 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brakes n/s & o/s backing plates damp,& slight end float on half shafts

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 80,564 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and o/s/r slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 80,564 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear both brake back plates covered in oil/fluid?

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 74,851 miles

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

Rear rear half shaft seals weeping onto back plates of brake drums advise to repair asap

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

brake pedal anti slip worn

front bumper corner has damage to fixings

rear parking brake and rear service brake require adjustment or repair

Pass 6 Jun 2016 53,767 miles

no handbrake tell tale on dash no switch or wiring fitted to vehicle ...

Fail 3 Jun 2016 53,681 miles

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

Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid both rear drums have oil/brake fluid contamination (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

no handbrake tell tale on dash display

Pass 15 May 2015 43,274 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 34,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2014 34,584 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 25,508 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2013 25,508 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 21,764 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 18,505 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 16,271 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2010 16,271 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 14,153 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 11,597 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 8,424 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 5,699 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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FL04 JWJ is a 2004 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FL04 JWJ, 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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FL04 JWJ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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