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HJ04 XSD

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

154,841 mi
Last recorded154,841 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 May 2018 154,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked yellow, behind rear spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill whole length of van corroded (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis corroded away marked yellow (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator affecting fog light brake light and sidelight (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked yellow, rear spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower sill has a corrosion hole and also 2 small corrosion holes below marked yellow

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

windscreen has a crack but not in the drivers view of the road

Fail 22 Dec 2017 154,790 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing /chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear bumper /step badly corroded around mountings

Rear chassis rails corroded above rear axle

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 152,450 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

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

O/s n/s outer seal slight damage

Offside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2016

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

o/s and n/s outer sills damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2015 147,504 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 142,275 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 142,257 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 137,332 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2012 131,326 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 131,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 125,430 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 125,430 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 118,516 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 118,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 104,981 miles

nearside rear tyre split in side wall but not to cords

Fail 8 Dec 2009 104,981 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

engine oil low

nearside rear tyre split in side wall but not to cords

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 6 Jan 2009 91,790 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 77,568 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn on edge/one offside washjet not working/general rusting on underside of vehicle

Fail 24 Jan 2008 77,552 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn on edge/one offside washjet not working/general rusting on underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Jan 2007 48,679 miles

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

nearside front tyre has small cut inoutside wall but acceptable

Fail 25 Jan 2007 48,679 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre has small cut inoutside wall but acceptable

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 XSD is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc 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 XSD, 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 XSD is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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