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HJ04 WGV

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

165,402 mi
Last recorded165,402 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 165,402 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WING / ARCHES CORRODED

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR ANTI ROLL BAR D BUSHES WORN

NEARSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT SLIGHTLY FRAYED

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE HAS LIGHT BIND

NEARSIDE REAR PARK BRAKE CABLE DAMAGED

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH MISSING

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER AND OUTER (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TIPPER BED AND SIDE BOARDS CORRODED

WIPERS POOR

Fail 5 Oct 2018 165,313 miles

Central Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Body insecure WHEEL ARCH / MUD FLAP (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT INNER ARCH / WING CORRODED

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR ANTI ROLL BAR D BUSH WORN

NEARSIDE PARKING BRAKE CABLE OUTER DAMAGED

Nearside Front Bumper insecure WING MOUNT (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER AND OUTER (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

TIPPER BED AND SIDE BOARDS CORRODED

Towbar attachment insecure HITCH PIN (6.1.6 (c) (i))

WIPERS POOR

Pass 11 Sep 2017 163,643 miles

tipper body corroded

Nearside park brake cable in poor condition

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

nearside and offside front inner wings corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2017 163,843 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside park brake cable in poor condition

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

nearside and offside front inner wings corroded

tipper body corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2017 163,674 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear indicator dim

Nearside seat belt frayed

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)

prop shaft centre bearing worn

Pass 22 May 2015 104,263 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 104,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2014 104,325 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 98,154 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2013 98,138 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 90,905 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 90,905 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 77,771 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 77,771 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2010 60,958 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 47,101 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 47,101 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 34,863 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

front marker lights inop

Fail 15 Apr 2008 34,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs corroded

front marker lights inop

Fail 16 Apr 2007 24,179 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 16 Apr 2007 24,179 miles

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

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

o/s mirror cracked

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 WGV is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 HJ04 WGV, 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 WGV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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