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AD04 HDJ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

177,436 mi
Last recorded177,436 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 HDJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 177,436 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 175,354 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 175,354 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 170,956 miles

SLIGHT NOISE FROM PAS PUMP

Fail 3 Mar 2022 170,956 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS LEG (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SPRING HANGER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS LEG (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2021 163,989 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 163,989 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 155,839 miles

o/s inner and outer sill panels corroded but not structual

Fail 20 Jan 2020 155,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod end worn (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

o/s inner and outer sill panels corroded but not structual

Pass 21 Jan 2019 144,449 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 144,449 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill under sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 131,480 miles

Both rear inner wheel arch / floor lip rusty and weak

Nearside front lower inner step rusty and weak

Nearside outer sill rusty and weak

Offside rear inner arch / bumper support rusty and weak

Fail 25 Jan 2018 131,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Both rear inner wheel arch / floor lip rusty and weak

Nearside front lower inner step rusty and weak

Nearside outer sill rusty and weak

Offside rear inner arch / bumper support rusty and weak

Pass 6 Jan 2017 112,259 miles

Underside of vehicle has corrosion

Fail 21 Dec 2016 112,253 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated Both Front (2.5.A.2)

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

Underside of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2016 107,634 miles

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)

front discs rusting

slight noise from both front wheel bearings

underside of vehicle starting to corrode

Fail 25 Jan 2016 107,609 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

front discs rusting

slight noise from both front wheel bearings

underside of vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 30 Jan 2015 100,504 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres starting to crack and perish

nearside rear leaf spring bump stop missing

slight noise from nearside front wheel when turned by hand

underside of vehicle has onset of corrosion

Fail 23 Jan 2015 100,338 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres starting to crack and perish

nearside rear leaf spring bump stop missing

slight noise from nearside front wheel when turned by hand

underside of vehicle has onset of corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2014 92,427 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake pipes greased and undersealed preventing full inspection

engine has oil leaks

near side rear bump stop missing

off side inner sill holed due to corrosion but not considered to be structural

off side rear outer sill corroding

Fail 17 Jan 2014 92,341 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake pipes greased and undersealed preventing full inspection

engine has oil leaks

near side rear bump stop missing

off side inner sill holed due to corrosion but not considered to be structural

off side rear outer sill corroding

Pass 24 Jan 2013 83,382 miles

outer and inner sills and under floor has onset of corrosion

slight play in near side front wheel bearing

Pass 24 Jan 2012 74,640 miles

engine has an oil leak

near side front tyre tread getting low

near side rear tyre side wall perishing

off side front brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 24 Jan 2012 74,640 miles

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

engine has an oil leak

near side front tyre tread getting low

near side rear tyre side wall perishing

off side front brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 24 Jan 2011 66,648 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 57,638 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 49,696 miles

offside front tyre on 3mm

slight noise from rear brakes when applied

surface rust on chassis

Pass 18 Jun 2007 31,245 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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AD04 HDJ is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 AD04 HDJ, 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 HDJ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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