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AD04 HVE

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

425,032 mi
Last recorded425,032 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 425,032 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing - noise on rotation

Rear chassis rails - corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2021 425,030 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front wheel bearing - noise on rotation

Rear chassis rails - corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2020 414,693 miles

Offside Rear handbreak low effoert

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges o/s/f on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 414,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear handbreak low effoert

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges o/s/f on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2019 396,553 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 May 2018 374,469 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

wipers starting to smear screen

Fail 8 May 2018 374,434 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 20 Jun 2017 123,500 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

both rear and offside front tyre low on thread

slight play end float on the rear axle both sides

Pass 27 Jun 2016 122,483 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 120,909 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 120,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 118,557 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 118,357 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 111,083 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 111,083 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2011 106,660 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 105,471 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 96,446 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 96,446 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2008 87,879 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 67,623 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 HVE is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HVE, 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 HVE is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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