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HD53 HTF

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,974 mi
Last recorded190,974 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 HTF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2023 190,974 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2023 190,974 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 181,601 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 175,246 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

body crrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2019 173,047 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 173,047 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 162,851 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 162,851 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 154,304 miles

Body has slight corrosion all over (6.1.B.2)

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2016 143,337 miles

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

oil leaking

Pass 3 Oct 2014 134,766 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 134,766 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 130,908 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 130,908 miles

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

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

center/propshaft/excessive/play

Pass 27 Sep 2012 125,152 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 125,152 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 119,561 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 114,056 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 114,056 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 105,377 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 97,134 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 88,282 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 88,117 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2007 88,104 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 HTF is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 HTF, 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 HTF is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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