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FH04 LTF

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,360 mi
Last recorded179,360 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 LTF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2018 179,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected n/s/f subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected n/s/r leafspring rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected o/s/r leaf spring rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected o/s/r leafspring front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant leak

oil leak

underbody rusty

Pass 11 Aug 2017 172,320 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 172,302 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings leaf spring area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inside wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 176,670 miles

Front both tyres cracked outer sidewall

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Rear both bump stops damaged

Rear exhaust box shield deteriorated

oil leak

underbody corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2016 176,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front both tyres cracked outer sidewall

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Rear both bump stops damaged

Rear exhaust box shield deteriorated

oil leak

underbody corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2015 165,655 miles

front wiper blades worn

rear exhaust skin corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2015 165,643 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front wiper blades worn

rear exhaust skin corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2014 153,205 miles

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

n/s/f outer and inner sill damaged

n/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2013 130,484 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2012 116,119 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 102,260 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 85,653 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 63,571 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 63,571 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 44,322 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 19 Jul 2007 35,775 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 35,775 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 25,086 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 LTF is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc 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 LTF, 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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What year was FH04 LTF registered?

FH04 LTF is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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