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HJ04 WHB

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,138 mi
Last recorded29,138 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 29,138 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED /COVERED IN GREASE/PAINT (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 117,551 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 117,551 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 105,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL REAR TYRES PERISHED IN TREAD AREA (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 105,852 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR O/S AND N/S BRAKE PIPES CORRODED TO EXCESS AND INSECURE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced DOORSTEP CORRODED UNDERNEATH (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced DOORSTEP CORRODED UNDERNEATH (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded AXLE BRAKE PIPES BOTH CORRODED TO EXCESS (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Position lamp insecure LIGHT BOARD INSECURE AND BOLT MISSING (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL REAR TYRES PERISHED IN TREAD AREA (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 129,714 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 97,788 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 97,788 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 94,451 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 94,451 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2017
Pass 7 Jul 2015 86,324 miles

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

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

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

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

both inner rear tyres perished

slight noise at nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 4 Jul 2014 83,741 miles

nearside rear platic wheel arch is broken and missing

offside rear inner tyre is worn to legal limit

offside side marker light is not working

surface corrosion to chassis and undervehicle

Fail 3 Jul 2014 83,710 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear platic wheel arch is broken and missing

offside rear inner tyre is worn to legal limit

offside side marker light is not working

surface corrosion to chassis and undervehicle

Pass 19 Jun 2013 78,924 miles

both rear outer tyres are worn low

o/s/f inner wishbone bush is perrished and split but does not result in excessive movement

rear number plate filled has been repaired with ink on charaters

surface corrosion to chassis and undervehicle

Fail 18 Jun 2013 78,898 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

both rear outer tyres are worn low

o/s/f inner wishbone bush is perrished and split but does not result in excessive movement

surface corrosion to chassis and undervehicle

Pass 20 Jun 2012 72,970 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 May 2011 67,059 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside front inner tread area tyre wear

Pass 4 Jun 2010 58,605 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 47,796 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 47,796 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 41,599 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 37,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 37,486 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 WHB is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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