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FH04 HEJ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,889 mi
Last recorded166,889 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 HEJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 166,889 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

sills have slight corrosion

Fail 22 Apr 2016 166,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

sills have slight corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2015 136,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2015 136,548 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2014 98,579 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 98,575 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2013 67,834 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 62,908 miles

chip in screen (zone a )

Fail 6 Mar 2012 62,908 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

chip in screen (zone a )

Pass 9 Mar 2011 48,484 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 48,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 35,705 miles

12 passenger seats fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2010 35,325 miles

front brake imbalance 28%

Fail 12 Jan 2010 35,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Offside Inner Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake imbalance 28%

Pass 23 Jul 2009 34,476 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear step damaged and corroding

Pass 1 Jul 2008 28,119 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 22,733 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 16,656 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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FH04 HEJ is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FH04 HEJ, 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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FH04 HEJ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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