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AK04 HWA

2004 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,628 mi
Last recorded152,628 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 HWA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 152,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion step support area corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger to front of rear spring holed (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive areas around both rear spring mounts obviously corroded but meet test criteria (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis above rear axle obviously corroded but meets test criteria (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 152,627 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis top rail adj to engine mounting (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger adj to rear spring mount fixing on chassis (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' tom tom device (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion step support area corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger to front of rear spring holed (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive areas around both rear spring mounts obviously corroded but meet test criteria (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis above rear axle obviously corroded but meets test criteria (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 146,631 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 142,241 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 142,231 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 137,543 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 135,312 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 126,280 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 113,710 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 101,847 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 81,076 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 81,049 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 59,049 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 44,704 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 HWA is a 2004 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HWA, 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 HWA is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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