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AK04 HVL

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

229,322 mi
Last recorded229,322 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 229,322 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to door sills

corrosion to nearside and offside rear chassis

corrosion to offside and nearside front inner wheel arch

Pass 28 Jul 2018 228,366 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 226,548 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 222,755 miles

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

slight damage to nearside rear light lens

slight engine oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2015 218,354 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 209,461 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 209,461 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2013 189,475 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 189,475 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 167,388 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 147,224 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 129,343 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 110,776 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 86,140 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 71,158 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 68,534 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 68,289 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 HVL is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HVL, 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 AK04 HVL registered?

AK04 HVL is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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