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AD04 HBB

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

174,683 mi
Last recorded174,683 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 HBB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 174,683 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 172,648 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 172,648 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 172,355 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 172,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 171,923 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 171,923 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 171,587 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 171,587 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 170,715 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 165,241 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 165,241 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 158,186 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

osr outer tyre has 6x sidewall repaires on inner sidewall

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2014 147,812 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 147,806 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 May 2013 135,384 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

both sides inner sills corroded but outside prescribed areas

Fail 3 May 2013 135,384 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

both sides inner sills corroded but outside prescribed areas

Pass 16 May 2012 114,421 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 103,719 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2011 103,719 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2010 85,633 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 69,940 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

small cut in l/h rear inner tyre but no cords showing

Pass 28 May 2008 54,572 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 39,417 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 39,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

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

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

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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AD04 HBB is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AD04 HBB, 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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AD04 HBB is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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