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FL04 MJU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,237 mi
Last recorded68,237 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 MJU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 68,237 miles

Both rear wiper arms missing and advise to replace. [ SHARP ]

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Gear box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Near side front step corroded.

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed All. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Smokes when cold.

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front chassis legs. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member / spring mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 68,213 miles

Exhaust system insecure Tail pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel Both rear service brake low effort. (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear wiper arms missing and advise to replace. [ SHARP ]

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Gear box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Near side front step corroded.

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed All. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Smokes when cold.

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front chassis legs. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member / spring mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 52,295 miles

Both front inner sill steps corroded.

Both rear wipers missing.

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

Brake service advised.

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

Engine smoke when cold

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Full brake service advised.

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear. (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 52,268 miles

Exhaust system insecure Down pipe to front box. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Wheel arch / bumper sharp. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both front inner sill steps corroded.

Both rear wipers missing.

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

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

Engine smoke when cold

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Full brake service advised.

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear. (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 32,845 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 180,945 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and steps corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated oil leaking out of back plates (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and outter sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near fuel tank holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated oil leaking out of back plate (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and outter sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play rubber splitting (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 149,044 miles

Oil leak ()

both front steps corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2018 149,043 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Oil leak ()

both front steps corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2017 2,182 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 728 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 72,956 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 67,999 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 61,945 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 53,460 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 45,603 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 39,862 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 32,930 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 28,012 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 20,410 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 15,312 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 MJU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FL04 MJU, 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 MJU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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