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HC04 AEL

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,597 mi
Last recorded141,597 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 141,597 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 141,589 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 134,460 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 121,675 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 121,670 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Jul 2012 107,672 miles

Wiper blades split

Fail 26 Jul 2012 107,672 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wiper blades split

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 91,162 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 91,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 73,525 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 73,505 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2009 53,748 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 53,748 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 50,569 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 35,232 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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HC04 AEL is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HC04 AEL registered?

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

Is HC04 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HC04 AEL shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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