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HC04 BFY

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

128,044 mi
Last recorded128,044 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 128,044 miles

underside surface corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2021 125,090 miles

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

underside undersealed

Fail 4 Feb 2021 125,090 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

underside undersealed

Pass 9 Dec 2018 116,339 miles

Engine oil leaks

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places

Surface corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 5 Nov 2017 110,321 miles

Engine oil leaks

Front number plate in poorcondition

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places

Surface corrosion to under side of vehicle in places

Pass 13 Oct 2015 94,014 miles

Front number plate in poor condition .Recomend for changing.

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Surface corrosion to under side of vehicle in places.

Pass 8 Oct 2014 92,728 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 92,708 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 90,362 miles

exhaust outer skin heavily corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2013 90,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust outer skin heavily corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2012 86,866 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 86,479 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 81,317 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 81,317 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 77,115 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 72,954 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 71,472 miles

nearside mirror cracked but not affecting view

Fail 30 Oct 2008 71,472 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside mirror cracked but not affecting view

Pass 9 Aug 2007 69,147 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 69,147 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 BFY 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 65%.

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 BFY, 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 BFY is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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