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HC04 AEA

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

171,942 mi
Last recorded171,942 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC04 AEA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 171,942 miles

vehicle poor and rusty underneath

Fail 12 Mar 2013 171,942 miles

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

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

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

vehicle poor and rusty underneath

Pass 7 Mar 2012 152,421 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Front lower arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate

Nearside wingmirror cover damaged

Oil leak

Windscreen damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2011 131,755 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Lower arm rear bushes starting to debond

Nearside wing mirror cover missing

Oil leak

Windscreen damaged

Wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Feb 2010 116,630 miles

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

osf mirror cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2009 99,101 miles

Both rear tyres are wall damaged

Brake pedal non-slip serface worn

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

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

Nearside door mirror cover missing

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

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

There is a front brake inbalance (19%)

Windscreen scratched

Pass 13 Mar 2008 83,914 miles

flat spot in o/s/r tyre tread ....

Fail 13 Mar 2008 83,914 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)

flat spot in o/s/r tyre tread ....

Pass 19 Mar 2007 68,623 miles

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

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

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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HC04 AEA is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HC04 AEA, 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 HC04 AEA registered?

HC04 AEA is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is HC04 AEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HC04 AEA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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