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FC04 HCN

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

116,480 mi
Last recorded116,480 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 HCN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 116,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

general corrosion to underbody/chassis/suspension components

Pass 29 Oct 2024 110,947 miles

center exhaust deteriorated

no reverse light

Pass 25 Oct 2023 102,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 102,495 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 95,289 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill starting to corrode

Pass 22 Oct 2021 90,564 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 90,564 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 85,260 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 79,913 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 74,534 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 67,298 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 59,516 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 50,847 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 42,762 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 38,406 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 31,920 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 24,169 miles

centre brake light in-op

Pass 27 Oct 2010 23,787 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 22,849 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 22,102 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 17,631 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 16,564 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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FC04 HCN is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FC04 HCN, 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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FC04 HCN is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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