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AD04 HCA

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

175,300 mi
Last recorded175,300 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 HCA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 175,300 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2014 164,275 miles

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

exhaust blow from egr valve pipe

Pass 14 Jun 2013 159,049 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 159,006 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 157,204 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 157,182 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 154,300 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

wipers clearing poorly

Fail 26 May 2011 154,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

wipers clearing poorly

Pass 20 May 2010 128,285 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 128,285 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2009 108,347 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 108,347 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 90,689 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 64,870 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 HCA is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HCA, 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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What year was AD04 HCA registered?

AD04 HCA is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 June 2004.

Is AD04 HCA safe to buy?

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