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HB03 SPB

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

158,096 mi
Last recorded158,096 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHB03 SPB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2021 158,096 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 150,663 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body/chassis/floor/rear inner wheel arch to floor both sides corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner/outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 150,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting valance (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body/chassis/floor/rear inner wheel arch to floor both sides corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner/outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 139,329 miles

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

underbody rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2019 139,180 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centeral sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened outer sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side and nearside rear (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

underbody rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2017 129,805 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded NS + OS (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSF inner + outer sill / step (5.2.6)

Under body corroding

Fail 31 Oct 2017 129,800 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel tank leaking Filler neck area (7.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp NS + OS (1.1.A.3f)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OSF inner + outer sill / step (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OSR sill / OSR + NSR inner wheel archs + floor / NSR + OSR outriggers + Valence (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded NS + OS (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSF inner + outer sill / step (5.2.6)

Under body corroding

Pass 20 Sep 2016 116,713 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 116,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner step (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill by leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 105,160 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 105,160 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 97,364 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 97,358 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 86,492 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 81,531 miles

nearside door mirror broken but not affecting rear view

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn low on inner and outer edges

Pass 22 Sep 2011 68,748 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 68,748 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

brake pedal rubber worn on to metal on edge

long travel on handbrake lever but has reserve

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 8 Oct 2010 53,491 miles

nearside front door mirror broken but not affecting rear view

Fail 8 Oct 2010 53,491 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front door mirror broken but not affecting rear view

Pass 9 Oct 2009 33,913 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 18,104 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 15,400 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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HB03 SPB is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HB03 SPB, 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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HB03 SPB is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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