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HC04 AED

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,042 mi
Last recorded146,042 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC04 AED
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 146,042 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underbody corroded

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 14 Apr 2018 134,927 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

heavily undersealed unable to assess corrosion

Fail 14 Apr 2018 134,927 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

heavily undersealed unable to assess corrosion

Pass 20 May 2016 12,787 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear prop-shaft center bearing rubber collapsed

Fail 18 May 2016 12,786 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded & offside rear inner sills corroded front of rear springs (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section of exhaust holed and rear section missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear prop-shaft center bearing rubber collapsed

Pass 1 Apr 2015 118,748 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 118,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 111,266 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2014 111,254 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2013 102,078 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 95,393 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 95,392 miles

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

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

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

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

Both front brake discs worn on inner surface

Pass 20 Jul 2011 86,028 miles

Both front discs worn on inner surface

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2011 86,028 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Both front discs worn on inner surface

Nearside rear tyre tread on legal limit

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2010 75,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Slight Power steering fluid Leak from Rack Area

Fail 20 Jul 2010 75,320 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Slight Power steering fluid Leak from Rack Area

Pass 22 Jul 2009 64,553 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

alternator belt noisey .

Fail 21 Jul 2009 64,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

alternator belt noisey .

brake pedal rubber worn .

handbrake travel long .

Pass 27 Aug 2008 55,370 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 33,514 miles

both discs getting scaby. when pads req discs also

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 AED is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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