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HJ04 XSM

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,443 mi
Last recorded160,443 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 160,443 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 148,900 miles

corrosion to chassis throughout.

corrosion to offside and nearside closing sills.

corrosion to outer body sills.

slight play in nearside front steering/suspension.

Pass 14 Nov 2012 140,096 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

chassis lightly corroded throughout.

slight play in nearside front steering.

Fail 9 Nov 2012 140,019 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to both inner sills and floor

Pass 6 Jan 2012 135,254 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 125,906 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 109,462 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 109,462 miles

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

Wear in offside of steering rack

Pass 1 Apr 2009 95,038 miles

near side drive shaft oil seal leaking

Pass 2 Apr 2008 83,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

general rusting on underside of vehicle/damp around fuel pump/play in nearside and offside rack arms

Pass 7 Mar 2007 70,265 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2007 70,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XSM is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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