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FM04 WJX

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

186,068 mi
Last recorded186,068 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 WJX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 186,068 miles

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

o/s/f anti roll bar link distorted

surface rust to n/s and o/s steps

surface rust to o/s/r and n/s/r inner sills

surface rust to o/s/r and n/s/r outriggers

Pass 16 Mar 2015 180,825 miles

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

both front inner wings corroding and thin in places

both rear inner arches corroded and thin in places

handbrake travel near limits

nearside front floor corroded and thin in places

Pass 28 Jan 2014 173,590 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wipers smeary

Pass 22 Feb 2013 148,812 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

both front tyres worn slightly unevenly

corrosion forming within the offside b pillar

corrosion forming within the rear inner wheel arches

corrosion within the chassis rails

Fail 14 Feb 2013 148,812 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

both front tyres worn slightly unevenly

corrosion forming within the nearside front floorpan

corrosion forming within the offside b pillar

corrosion forming within the rear inner wheel arches

corrosion within the chassis rails

corrosion within the nearside outer sill not within a prescribed area

Pass 11 Feb 2012 118,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside and nearside front brake disc, worn and rusty

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Slight rust in offside and nearside lower door sills

both windscreen wiperblades starting to deteriorate but able to clear the screen at the time of the test

Fail 3 Feb 2012 118,092 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Aims not tested due to dip beam not working

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside and nearside front brake disc, worn and rusty

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Slight rust in offside and nearside lower door sills

Pass 16 Feb 2011 98,149 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Slight crack in front number plate

Slight crack in nearside front mirror glass

Spare wheel missing

both rear tyres have cuts in tread and are slightly worn unevenly no ply or cords exposed at the time of the test

slight rust in nearside door sill

slight rust in offside and nearside front floors

slight rust in offside and nearside front to rear chassis members

slight rust in offside and nearside underside of door steps

slight rust in rear chassis cross member

Fail 15 Feb 2011 98,149 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Slight crack in front number plate

Slight crack in nearside front mirror glass

Slight dampness around offside rear brake back plate

Spare wheel missing

slight rust in nearside door sill

slight rust in offside and nearside front floors

slight rust in offside and nearside front to rear chassis members

slight rust in offside and nearside underside of door steps

slight rust in rear chassis cross member

Pass 22 Feb 2010 90,848 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside and nearside front wiper blade rubbers slight splits

Slight rust in nearside lower sill

Spare wheel missing

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 90,829 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 74,491 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 74,491 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 56,118 miles

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

o/s/f anti-roll bar linkage slightly bent

Fail 20 Feb 2008 56,118 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/f anti-roll bar linkage slightly bent

Pass 29 Jun 2007 48,311 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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FM04 WJX is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FM04 WJX, 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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FM04 WJX is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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