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HJZ 1389

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,669 mi
Last recorded54,669 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJZ 1389
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 54,669 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across the rear axle offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both osr tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre to rear (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively service brake across both rear wheels (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides lower suspension balljoints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 53,613 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General under body corrosion . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 53,611 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both nearside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General under body corrosion . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 52,958 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Extensive under body corrosion to body and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 52,936 miles

Nearside Front Body component insecure Mud Flap (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg . Visible under nsf wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top strut mount area . Visible under osf wing . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis Leg . Visible under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nsr (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Extensive under vehicle corrosion to body and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 51,934 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Extensive under vehicle corrosion to body and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 51,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Door step / Sill / Under Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body component likely to become detached Mud Flap (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Extensive under vehicle corrosion to body and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 51,256 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General under vehicle corrosion to body and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 50,529 miles

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

General under body corrosion

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 48,908 miles

General under body corrosion

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 48,908 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

General under body corrosion

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 47,690 miles

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

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 46,258 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 46,251 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 44,563 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 44,563 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 42,474 miles

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

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

o/s wiper

Pass 23 Apr 2014 39,309 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 34,356 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 34,356 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 30,408 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 25,863 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 23,200 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 20,573 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 17,471 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 14,414 miles

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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HJZ 1389 is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 HJZ 1389, 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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HJZ 1389 is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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