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AK04 HVD

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

156,344 mi
Last recorded156,344 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 HVD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2015 156,344 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2015 156,344 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 133,006 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 113,658 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 99,934 miles

Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake effort imbalance nearing limit

Pass 5 Apr 2011 97,343 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 13 Apr 2010 89,032 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 80,846 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2008 61,890 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 44,295 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 HVD is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HVD, 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 HVD is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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