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HD53 CVG

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,012 mi
Last recorded135,012 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 CVG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 135,012 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

rear corroded

underside corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2016 127,536 miles

Corrosion to lower body sills at rear nearside and offside ,not within any prescribed areas.

Crack to lower offside of windscreen covered by dashboard,not affecting drivers view of road ahead.

Fail 30 Nov 2016 127,536 miles

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

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

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

Corrosion to lower body sills at rear nearside and offside ,not within any prescribed areas.

Crack to lower offside of windscreen covered by dashboard,not affecting drivers view of road ahead.

Pass 15 Dec 2015 118,688 miles

Both lower outer sills corroded

Offside Lower windscreen damage

under body corosion

Fail 15 Dec 2015 118,688 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

under body corosion

Both lower outer sills corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2014 111,777 miles

Hazard switch has an intermittant fault

Surface corossion to underside of vehicle

Windscreen has slight damage

Fail 8 Dec 2014 111,777 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

Underside of vehiclehas surface corossion

Windscreen has slight damage

Pass 20 Dec 2013 104,026 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 104,026 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 95,189 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 21 Dec 2012 95,189 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2011 86,379 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 86,379 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 76,993 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 67,902 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 58,652 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 51,104 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 40,041 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 CVG is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CVG, 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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What year was HD53 CVG registered?

HD53 CVG is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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The MOT history for HD53 CVG shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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