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HJ04 FEX

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

77,875 mi
Last recorded77,875 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 FEX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 77,875 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 77,875 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge, marked with yellow chalk (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 75,540 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 73,641 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 73,641 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 73,341 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 72,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 72,780 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering component leaking from power steering pipes to power steering rack connection (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 72,473 miles

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pressure pipe to pinion valve body (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sections at fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play rubber support bush deteriorated (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 72,447 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking leaking from engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged reluctor ring split corroded (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened drivers belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pressure pipe to pinion valve body (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sections at fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play rubber support bush deteriorated (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 72,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2018 72,166 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Number plate bulb (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 68,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 64,651 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 58,913 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 54,038 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 48,676 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 42,745 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 38,542 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 33,017 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 29,434 miles

both rear tyres getting low

both rear tyres perished in tread

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre perished in tread

Pass 10 May 2007 28,189 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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HJ04 FEX is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HJ04 FEX, 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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HJ04 FEX is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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