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HJ04 MLX

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

177,520 mi
Last recorded177,520 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 MLX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2018 177,520 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning Judders on lock to lock (2.3.3a)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Coolant leak ()

Front 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 on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Sill corroded

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis but not adversely affecting braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.A.1)

Offside Sill corroded

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen damaged outside zones A & B

Pass 7 Mar 2017 172,630 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

oil leaks

rear chassis rails corroded

rear tow bar support brackets heavily corroded

strong smell of diesel under bonnet but no obvious leaks

Fail 6 Mar 2017 172,630 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

oil leaks

rear chassis rails corroded

rear tow bar support brackets heavily corroded

strong smell of diesel under bonnet but no obvious leaks

Pass 8 Mar 2016 166,937 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened bump stop (2.4.F.1c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassi slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened bump stop (2.4.F.1c)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 157,554 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 150,238 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 139,884 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 130,757 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 120,455 miles

rear engine mount/stableizer bush split

Pass 2 Mar 2010 104,781 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 95,244 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 69,899 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 57,259 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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HJ04 MLX is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MLX, 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 MLX is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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