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AK04 HUV

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

155,814 mi
Last recorded155,814 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 HUV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 155,814 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bad body & underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 23 Aug 2021

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rears above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view top + bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

h/brake lever long travel

small hole o/s rear w/arch

Fail 23 Aug 2021

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rears above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view top + bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

h/brake lever long travel

small hole o/s rear w/arch

Pass 12 Aug 2020 153,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge MIN LEGAL REQUIREMENT ONLY! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside above axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 153,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength close to shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge MIN LEGAL REQUIREMENT ONLY! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside above axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 152,001 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 152,001 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 147,655 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' next to o/s pillar (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 147,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' next to o/s pillar (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 142,990 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 139,329 miles

Centre Cracked windscreen

Pass 6 Mar 2015 133,665 miles

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

steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2015 133,659 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2014 127,665 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 121,468 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 121,466 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 112,478 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 112,478 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 97,444 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 86,525 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 73,642 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 58,162 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 41,564 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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AK04 HUV is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK04 HUV, 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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AK04 HUV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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