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GJ04 YJA

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 YJA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2019

Headlamp on when applying the brake

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle body corroed

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 180,278 miles

Body has slight corrosion damaged (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lamp unit (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017

Headlamp aim too low Both headlamp front (1.8)

Seat belt attachment fitting fractured Middle seat belt missing (5.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Near side mirror cover missing

Nearside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 110,384 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 108,963 miles

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

corrosion starting to various metal brake pipes

corrosion starting various places

front brake pads look to be getting low

n/s/f bumper corner loose but no sharp edges

Fail 21 Aug 2013 108,952 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion starting various places

front brake pads look to be getting low

n/s/f bumper corner loose but no sharp edges

Pass 21 Sep 2012 100,578 miles

Both rear steel brake pipes starting to corrode

Front brake pads look low

Front number plate cracked

Nearside front bumper partially insecure

Offside front steel brake pipe starting to corrode

Various corrosion starting under vehicle

Fail 21 Sep 2012 100,578 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear steel brake pipes starting to corrode

Front brake pads look low

Front number plate cracked

Nearside front bumper partially insecure

Offside front steel brake pipe starting to corrode

Various corrosion starting under vehicle

Pass 23 Aug 2011 90,830 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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)

centre rear silencer outer casing falling off/corroded

n/s/r tyre on limit of load rating

no plate lamps slightly dim

signs of possible leak from clutch slave cylinder

slight difference in rise rate of rear brakes,but not considered excessive

various metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 23 Aug 2011 90,830 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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)

centre rear silencer outer casing falling off/corroded

n/s/r tyre on limit of load rating

no plate lamps slightly dim

signs of possible leak from clutch slave cylinder

slight difference in rise rate of rear brakes,but not considered excessive

various metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 15 Apr 2010 85,576 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 85,576 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake fluid level low

Front number plate cracked

centre exhaust corroding

Pass 29 May 2009 80,731 miles

Corrosion starting to o/s & n/s rear spring front mounting areas

Front no plate cracked but secure & legible

Possible puncture o/s/f tyre , nail in tread area

Rear tyres ON LEGAL LOAD LIMIT for type of vehicle

both front tyres getting low on edges

o/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 29 May 2009 80,731 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Corrosion starting to o/s & n/s rear spring front mounting areas

Front no plate cracked but secure & legible

Possible puncture o/s/f tyre , nail in tread area

Rear tyres ON LEGAL LOAD LIMIT for type of vehicle

both front tyres getting low on edges

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 1 Mar 2008 63,059 miles

front no plate cracked

front pads getting low

n/s/r tyre getting low inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2007 45,949 miles

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

n/s/r tyre getting low

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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GJ04 YJA is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GJ04 YJA, 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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GJ04 YJA is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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