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CU04 HKY

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

109,550 mi
Last recorded109,550 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 109,550 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

No Seat in the back

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 109,550 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

No Seat in the back

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 94,840 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsf inner and outer sill slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 94,835 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsf inner and outer sill slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 81,055 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both front inner arches been repaired and painted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

complete under side of van has been under sealed /painted

Fail 6 Oct 2021 80,833 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Emergency exit sign missing side door (9.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Body component corroded and likely to cause injury window sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all wheel rims corroded

both front hubs very rusty

underside of vehicle very rusty

Pass 2 Oct 2020 80,452 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside inner wheel arch to chassis corrosion

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

under body undersealed

Pass 11 Oct 2019 79,849 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 78,900 miles

offside & nearside inner side back panels rusted & holed

offside & nearside lower inner sills rusted & holed

spare wheel very rusty

underside very rusty needs rust cleaned off & wax oyl

Pass 11 May 2017 76,700 miles

slight oil leak

spare wheel very rusty

underside needs a wax oyl

Fail 9 May 2017 76,688 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight oil leak

spare wheel very rusty

underside needs a wax oyl

Pass 11 May 2016 117,011 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 108,333 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Radiator support panel correded

corrosion to underbody

o/s/r bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 7 May 2015 107,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Radiator support panel correded

corrosion to underbody

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 16 May 2014 100,090 miles

all brake pipes in engine bay slightly corroded

Fail 8 May 2014 100,090 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

all brake pipes in engine bay slightly corroded

nearside front inner arch corroded but not a prescribed area

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2013 92,108 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion to PAS pipes

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 24 Apr 2013 92,108 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion to PAS pipes

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 3 May 2012 83,262 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion to o/s/f inner wing outside testable area

exhaust silencer outer cladding corroded

o/s/r outer tyre large cut across tread but not to cords

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 4 May 2011 69,893 miles

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

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

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

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

slight noise detected o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 3 May 2011 69,893 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight noise detected o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 5 May 2010 56,588 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Fail 4 May 2010 56,588 miles

All position lamps not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.C.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Pass 15 May 2009 46,092 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 May 2007 24,681 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 13,176 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 HKY is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 HKY, 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 HKY is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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