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HG04 MXJ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

172,167 mi
Last recorded172,167 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 MXJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 172,167 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both upper chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive welded and corroded throughout (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails and outriggers welded and undersealed throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 131,071 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded every one on vehical (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all chassis rails outrigers and x members are corroded welded and underselled throughout (6.1.A.1)

ns inner sills and steps holled and corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2017 130,996 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured out rigger spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

ns inner sills and steps holled and corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded every one on vehical (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all chassis rails outrigers and x members are corroded welded and underselled throughout (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 129,646 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all coverd in undersealed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

all welded corroded and heavily undersealed throughout

Fail 4 Nov 2016 129,635 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured chassis and inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all coverd in undersealed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

all welded corroded and heavily undersealed throughout

Pass 19 Aug 2015 128,704 miles

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

screen damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2014 126,604 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

end float rear axle

strong advise surface corrosian chassis rails floor pan ect

Fail 22 Jan 2014 126,589 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

end float rear axle

strong advise surface corrosian chassis rails floor pan ect

Pass 16 Jan 2013 122,023 miles

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

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

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

corrosion & wear on front brake discs

corrosion on n/s & o/s front chassis rails & inner wings

corrosion on n/s & o/s front door steps

corrosion on n/s & o/s inner & outer sills

corrosion on n/s & o/s rear chassis rails

corrosion on rear box section

Fail 12 Jan 2013 121,900 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

corrosion & wear on front brake discs

corrosion on n/s & o/s front chassis rails & inner wings

corrosion on n/s & o/s front door steps

corrosion on n/s & o/s inner & outer sills

corrosion on n/s & o/s rear chassis rails

corrosion on rear box section

Pass 3 Jan 2012 117,329 miles

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

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

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

corrosion showing on lower sills & underside rear of vehicle

front brake discs badly pitted

Pass 5 Oct 2010 113,992 miles

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

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

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

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

discs heavy pitting nsf

slight corrision both sills

Pass 30 Sep 2009 108,173 miles

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

slight croosion under van

Pass 17 Jun 2008 107,878 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 107,878 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 70,981 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 70,981 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2007 70,598 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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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HG04 MXJ is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HG04 MXJ, 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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HG04 MXJ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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