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CU04 HKB

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

100,885 mi
Last recorded100,885 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 HKB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 100,885 miles

Offside handbrake cable support corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2025 98,356 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play housing rubber worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

n/s/f tyre date close to expiry

Fail 7 Apr 2025 98,347 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded near abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system above fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play housing rubber worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

n/s/f tyre date close to expiry

Pass 3 Apr 2024 97,412 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 97,219 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 97,219 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 96,994 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 96,983 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2021 96,881 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 96,705 miles

n/s and o/s rear inner body panels corroded.

Fail 8 Apr 2020 96,704 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s and o/s rear inner body panels corroded.

Pass 18 Apr 2019 94,302 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018

Nearside Rear hole in inner sill-not in prescribed area

Fail 3 Apr 2018

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear hole in inner sill-not in prescribed area

Pass 19 Apr 2017 90,700 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 90,699 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 84,821 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 79,396 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 72,436 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 66,192 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 58,286 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 55,830 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 50,502 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 45,788 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 36,699 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 28,578 miles

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 28,578 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 18,266 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 18,266 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not in good working order (inoperative) (1.1.6b)

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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CU04 HKB is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 CU04 HKB, 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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CU04 HKB is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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