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HJ04 XSA

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

145,946 mi
Last recorded145,946 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 145,946 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear view mirror glass slightly damaged but not affecting view to rear

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

Offside outer sill has hole caused by corrosion but not in a prescribed area

Slight coolant leak

Slight oil leak

Stone chip in windscreen

Fail 11 Jan 2019 145,649 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 142,931 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 142,900 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 136,893 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to near side across axle (3.6.B.2c)

heavy surface corrosion to off side rear chassis leg

surface corrosion to near side outer sill

Fail 31 Jan 2017 136,875 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to near side across axle (3.6.B.2c)

heavy surface corrosion to off side rear chassis leg

surface corrosion to near side outer sill

Pass 5 Feb 2016 131,692 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

damp around fuel pump solenoid

oil leaks from engine

underside of vehicle has several holes caused by corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2015 128,271 miles

Front lower suspension arm bushes perished and inner roll bar bushes worn

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under body getting rusty and has holes in n/s/r lower panel,n/s/r jacking point,o/s inner cill and n/s/f inner wheel arch

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 128,271 miles

Front lower suspension arm bushes perished and inner roll bar bushes worn

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

O/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under body getting rusty and has holes in n/s/r lower panel,n/s/r jacking point,o/s inner cill and n/s/f inner wheel arch

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 121,959 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

rear bump stops missing

Fail 14 Feb 2014 121,959 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

rear bump stops missing

Pass 27 Feb 2013 112,985 miles

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

Nearside front tyre is wearing away on the outer sidewall.

Fail 28 Feb 2012 102,206 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 102,206 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 81,295 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 81,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 61,741 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 61,741 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 51,198 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 42,854 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 30,843 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 30,843 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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 XSA is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HJ04 XSA, 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 XSA is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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