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HJ54 JKU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,993 mi
Last recorded159,993 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 JKU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 159,993 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 157,187 miles

Both inner sills and doors steps corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded Across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside front chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 May 2017 157,177 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both inner sills and doors steps corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded Across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside front chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 153,170 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 153,107 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 150,415 miles

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

both sills corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2015 150,413 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

both sills corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2014 146,805 miles

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

both sills slightly corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2013 139,237 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 130,973 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 128,421 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 128,391 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 123,454 miles

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

slight corrosion throughout underside of the vehicle

Fail 26 Jan 2010 123,451 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight corrosion throughout underside of the vehicle

Pass 26 Aug 2008 112,605 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 103,078 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake is nearing the end of it's effective travel

rear exhaust hanger is corroded

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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HJ54 JKU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HJ54 JKU, 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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HJ54 JKU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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