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J409 CET

2004 Mk Indy

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Mk Indy8,668 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ409 CET
MakeMk
ModelIndy
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2024

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Aug 2023 133,394 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 12,976 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from head/block interface nearside front (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2022 12,953 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2021

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Apr 2021

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel pipe insecure upper pipe of the fuel pump (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam nearside/offside brings on main beam when operating dipped (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements parking brake not working (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements small pate fitted to front of vehicle (0.1 (d))

Front Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire thick pipe rubbing on the alternator (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc missing caliper retaining clip missing (1.1.14 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached lower and upper ball joint bolts not meeting the nylock/locking decives (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc missing caliper retaining clip missing (1.1.14 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail ball joint main nut not meeting the nylock (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

no mileage displayed

steering column has free play

Pass 6 Jun 2014 12,608 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 11,970 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 11,665 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 9,990 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 16 May 2011 9,990 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 9,990 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 8,989 miles

unable to carry out rbt roller test as vehical too low.

Pass 7 Mar 2009 72,648 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

age cracking to rear c.v boots

slight damage to osf tyre wall

slight play in ns of steering

Fail 6 Mar 2009 7,257 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

age cracking to rear c.v boots

slight damage to osf tyre wall

slight play in ns of steering

Pass 4 Mar 2008 5,470 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 2,735 miles

offside handbrake performance low

slight freeplay in offside of steering rack

Pass 25 Jan 2006 1,879 miles

How Reliable is the Mk Indy?

Based on 1,740 MOT tests across 175 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
397
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
175
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 18
position lamp(s) not working 14
Steering rack gaiter split 14
Stop lamp not working 13
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13
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J409 CET is a 2004 Mk Indy in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Mk Indy models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 8,668 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 Mk Indy fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J409 CET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mk Indy typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 22 years old, this Mk Indy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J409 CET registered?

J409 CET is a 2004 Mk Indy, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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