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CU04 HKN

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

194,976 mi
Last recorded194,976 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 194,976 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 186,089 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Outer edges (4.1.E.2b)

Offside corrosion holes in inner sill

Oil leak ()

all 4 rear tyres wearing down

Fail 26 Apr 2018 186,012 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Outer edges (4.1.E.2b)

Offside corrosion holes in inner sill

Oil leak ()

all 4 rear tyres wearing down

Pass 22 Apr 2017 174,005 miles

Oil leak ()

brake pipes along rear axle starting to deteriorate

rear step damaged

Fail 21 Apr 2017 173,996 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 May 2016 164,538 miles

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

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

brake pedal anti slip deteriorated

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 21 Apr 2016 16,396 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Back exhaust box deteriorating

Brake pedal anti slip deteriorating

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.2b)

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

Fail 29 May 2015 154,118 miles

Emergency exit window •break glass' hammer missing (6.2.D.2)

Nearside Rear Glazing/screen/partition insecure and likely to fall out (6.9.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Entrance/exit step damaged, but not likely to be a trip hazard or cause injury. (6.1.E.1)

exhaust outer skin deteriorated

rear step damaged

Pass 29 May 2015 154,118 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Entrance/exit step damaged, but not likely to be a trip hazard or cause injury. (6.1.E.1)

exhaust outer skin deteriorated

rear step damaged

Pass 22 May 2014 132,766 miles

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

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

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

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

both exhaust box outer skins deteriorating

rear door step damaged

Fail 22 May 2014 132,775 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

both exhaust box outer skins deteriorating

Pass 10 May 2013 123,915 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2013 123,915 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads wearing down

o/s front tyre wearing down

Pass 2 May 2012 115,832 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Os hand brake reading low

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

Towing socket cover missing

Pass 7 May 2011 109,665 miles

Os track rod end gaiter split

Both front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Ns track rod end gaiter split

Os side marker not working

Fail 5 May 2011 109,530 miles

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

Both front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Ns track rod end gaiter split

Os side marker not working

Os track rod end gaiter split

Fail 5 May 2011 109,530 miles

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

Both front brake disc inner surfaces corroded

Ns track rod end gaiter split

Os track rod end gaiter split

Steering wheel out of alignment

Pass 29 Apr 2010 107,392 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 107,384 miles

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Both track rod end gaiters split

Front brake discs heavily corroded

Wipers noisey

Pass 9 Jan 2009 105,539 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 98,870 miles

front brake pads getting low/brake discs worn

offside front sidelight dim

wiper blades smear windscreen

Pass 23 May 2006 74,573 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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CU04 HKN is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CU04 HKN, 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 HKN is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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