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HJ04 XSE

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

187,484 mi
Last recorded187,484 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 187,484 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 175,410 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 169,803 miles

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

Slight Play In Engine Stabiliser Bar.

Vehicle Rusty Underneth.

Pass 11 May 2013 168,285 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 167,269 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 158,638 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

dampness around number 3 diesel injector

n/s mirror damaged

rear brake application uneven

wipers started to smear windscreen

Fail 16 Jan 2012 158,638 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

dampness around number 3 diesel injector

n/s mirror damaged

rear brake application uneven

wipers started to smear windscreen

Pass 19 Jan 2011 130,740 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

wipers clearing but no as good as they should

Pass 13 Jan 2010 111,590 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 111,590 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 95,427 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 71,244 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 55,555 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 55,555 miles

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

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

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 XSE is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XSE, 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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What year was HJ04 XSE registered?

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

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