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HD53 CUA

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

147,440 mi
Last recorded147,440 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 CUA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 147,440 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general including chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2018

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (multiple holes) (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

General vehicle corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner and outer sills corroded

Offside Inner and outer sills corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 151,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 151,141 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 187,722 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 187,395 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing near gearbox mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at front mount of rear spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front and rear mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill within 30cm of spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 182,681 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside inner sill corroded slightly

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear silencer exhaust outer casing deteriorated

Fail 11 Feb 2015 182,677 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside inner sill corroded slightly

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear silencer exhaust outer casing deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2014 173,016 miles

Advise rear silencer deteriorated.

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 173,015 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Advise rear silencer deteriorated.

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 161,731 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 161,718 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 157,002 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 135,440 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 135,439 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2010 128,410 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 122,377 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 115,892 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 103,978 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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HD53 CUA is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HD53 CUA, 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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HD53 CUA is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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