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HJ54 LJO

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,915 mi
Last recorded191,915 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 LJO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 191,915 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 175,352 miles

Front and rear chassis corroded

Front inner wheel arches corroded

General corrosion through out vehicle

Offside and nearside outer sills corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2016 171,266 miles

Corrosion through out vehicle

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 10 Oct 2016 171,266 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Corrosion through out vehicle

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Jun 2015 158,295 miles

Corrosion through out vehicle

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 24 Jan 2014 135,799 miles

surface rust main chassis

Pass 24 Jan 2013 128,052 miles

hole in n/s door sill //// gear box mounting bush deteriorated /// n/s/r handbrake slow on uptake //// niose from steering rack o/s/f

Fail 26 Jan 2012 113,929 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

some corrosion of the n/s sill.

Pass 26 Jan 2012 113,929 miles

some corrosion of the n/s sill.

Pass 20 Jan 2011 94,005 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 94,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 79,004 miles

Both front lower arm (rear) bushes slightly perished

Slight travel on handbrake

Fail 18 Jan 2010 79,004 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Both front lower arm (rear) bushes slightly perished

Slight travel on handbrake

Pass 27 Jan 2009 69,596 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 69,595 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2008 69,579 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

g/box oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2007 65,127 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 65,127 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

spare wheel insecure

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 LJO is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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