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HC04 BFF

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

118,124 mi
Last recorded118,124 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2019 118,124 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 182,348 miles

Offside rear cross member corroded but not in a prescribed area

Fail 26 Jul 2017 182,307 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear cross member corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 28 Jul 2016 174,046 miles

Centre Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills not in prescribed (6.1.A.1)

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight damage inner arches os and ns (6.1.A.1)

Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight damage under bonnet (6.1.A.1)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion at seatbelt mounts (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion not in prescribed ares (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion not in prescribed (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion at bump stops (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 174,044 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x 2 (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 157,900 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 157,900 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 145,380 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 145,380 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 136,278 miles

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Pass 6 Dec 2011 131,492 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 131,492 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 127,017 miles

Exhaust starting to crack Rear silencer box

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

Propshaft front bolt loose

Fail 2 Dec 2010 127,017 miles

Exhaust starting to crack Rear silencer box

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

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

Propshaft front bolt loose

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 119,347 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 119,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 98,000 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY CRACKED

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFF SIDE FRONT TRACK ROD

Fail 18 Jun 2008 98,000 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY CRACKED

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFF SIDE FRONT TRACK ROD

Pass 2 Jul 2007 75,595 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Propshaft component defective

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 BFF is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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

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