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HJ54 LJC

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

217,730 mi
Last recorded217,730 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 217,730 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to lower drivers door step

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near rear prop mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 217,704 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to lower drivers door step

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near rear prop mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020
Fail 14 Jan 2020

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 215,381 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 215,381 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017
Fail 8 Sep 2017

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded foot well (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/75/16c (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

underside of vehicle corroded

Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016

off side sill corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2016

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

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

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

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

off side sill corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2015 208,762 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 208,754 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014

near side rear tyre has cut in side wall

near side seat belt frayed

Fail 12 Sep 2014

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

near side rear tyre has cut in side wall

near side seat belt frayed

Pass 25 Sep 2013 202,318 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 199,928 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 199,917 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 189,572 miles

Front brake discs worn

Slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

windscreen damage outside swept area o/s

Fail 12 Sep 2011 189,572 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Front brake discs worn

Slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

windscreen damage outside swept area o/s

Pass 20 Aug 2010 173,008 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 172,963 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 151,519 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2009 151,519 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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2008 122,977 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 122,977 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Bolt missing from n/s/r seat.

Pass 17 Aug 2007 91,765 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 91,750 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 LJC is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 HJ54 LJC, 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 LJC is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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