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HC04 FLX

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

182,106 mi
Last recorded182,106 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 182,106 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 182,106 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2013 180,189 miles

both front lower arms rear bushes deteriorated

both front tyres abnormally worn on inner edges

corrosion forming both rear brake pipes

Fail 20 Nov 2013 180,189 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front lower arms rear bushes deteriorated

both front tyres abnormally worn on inner edges

corrosion forming both rear brake pipes

parking brake cables outer casing chaffed on wheel rims

Pass 29 Nov 2012 165,735 miles

both front wish bone arm rear bushes in poor condition

exhaust blow at flex

front number plate in poor condition

head lamps in poor condition

rear anti roll bar rubbers worn

Fail 28 Nov 2012 165,735 miles

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

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

exhaust blow at flex

both front wish bone arm rear bushes in poor condition

front number plate in poor condition

head lamps in poor condition

rear anti roll bar rubbers worn

Pass 25 Nov 2011 158,294 miles

brake pedal rubber worn rear tyres near wear limit

corrosion forming on n/s/f brake pipe

parking brake cables damaged

some inner rack joint play o/s

Pass 27 Nov 2010 156,426 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 156,424 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 114,014 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 114,014 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 102,671 miles

Nail in rear tyre

o/s tool box hinge and handle loose

side marker lights not working

Fail 7 Aug 2007 102,671 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s tool box hinge and handle loose

side marker lights not working

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 FLX is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 FLX, 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 FLX is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 August 2004.

Is HC04 FLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HC04 FLX shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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