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AK04 HWT

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,211 mi
Last recorded64,211 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 64,211 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 162,829 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 160,839 miles

Battery light on

Fail 23 Aug 2016 160,839 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat fixing area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Battery light on

Pass 24 Aug 2015 159,463 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear of both lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 159,463 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively judder (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and side of (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking leaking out of drum/backplate (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear of both lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 156,651 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

brake pedal antislip slight wear

steering rack slight knocking

Fail 20 Aug 2014 156,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

brake pedal antislip slight wear

steering rack slight knocking

Pass 27 Aug 2013 152,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 152,372 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

center exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2012 144,671 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

light corrosion around both inner and outer sill

Pass 11 Aug 2011 133,537 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s/r brake has slight bind

suspect repair to n/s sill

suspect repair to o/s sill

Fail 9 Aug 2011 133,537 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

suspect repair to n/s sill

suspect repair to o/s sill

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 122,300 miles

front grille missing

n/s/f fog lamp innoperative

n/s/f foglamp smashed

n/s/f tyre 2mm

n/s/r fog lamp innoperative

o/s/f foglamp smashed

o/s/f tyre 2mm

o/s/f tyre has a large cut accross the tread but is not down to the cords

when front suspension is hanging, noticed both front arm bushes begining to perish

Fail 24 May 2010 121,861 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front grille missing

key doesnt lock the vechile manually

n/s/f fog lamp innoperative

n/s/f foglamp smashed

n/s/f tyre 2mm

n/s/r fog lamp innoperative

o/s/f foglamp smashed

o/s/f tyre 2mm

o/s/f tyre has a large cut accross the tread but is not down to the cords

when front suspension is hanging, noticed both front arm bushes begining to perish

Pass 18 May 2009 102,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2008 80,199 miles

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

front nearside tyre nearing limit

Pass 22 May 2007 59,311 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 HWT is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AK04 HWT, 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 HWT is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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