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HD04 MLN

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

218,652 mi
Last recorded218,652 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD04 MLN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2019 218,652 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded all brake pipe front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit ALL lights not right working (4.11 (c) (ii))

Emissions not tested Exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member accident damage (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed sliding door (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 3nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 199,124 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 183,334 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 170,059 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 169,170 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

general under chassis surface corrosion

windscreen damaged not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 5 Sep 2013 169,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

general under chassis surface corrosion

windscreen damaged not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 8 Jun 2012 166,879 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage not affecting drivers view

Fail 1 Jun 2012 166,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage not affecting drivers view

Pass 8 Jun 2011 158,785 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 158,288 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 132,245 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 131,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 104,761 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 79,355 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 79,355 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 73,217 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 73,217 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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HD04 MLN is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HD04 MLN, 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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HD04 MLN is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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