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AK04 HXU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,317 mi
Last recorded137,317 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 137,317 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both outer sills corroding and damaged

egr blowing

front inner wings corroding

slight roughness o/s/f wheel bearing

various corrosion on the under side of vehicle, but not yet excesive,some outside prescribed areas

Pass 16 Mar 2015 130,320 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

sills damaged

under body corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 128,451 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

sills damaged

under body corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2012 120,836 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

child seat fitted in front outer seat,not allowing full inspection of seat belt

nearside rear light unit damaged slightly.

Pass 14 Nov 2012 120,836 miles

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

child seat fitted in front outer seat,not allowing full inspection of seat belt

nearside rear light unit damaged slightly.

Pass 14 Nov 2011 112,078 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 112,078 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 94,006 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 76,493 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 61,180 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 45,762 miles

spare wheel missing.

Pass 15 Mar 2007 44,360 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 HXU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HXU, 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 HXU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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