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HD53 HTX

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

both rear mud guards loose

wiring in poor condition

Fail 6 Apr 2022

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded abs unit to joiner (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

both rear mud guards loose

wiring in poor condition

Pass 25 Feb 2021 220,091 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Outer prop shaft bearing housing deteriorated

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner both sides inner sills corroded underneath door steps slightly corroded

Front Inner both sides wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 220,086 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Outer prop shaft bearing housing deteriorated

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner both sides inner sills corroded underneath door steps slightly corroded

Front Inner both sides wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 213,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin uneven wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 213,616 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged rubbing on tyre (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury inner arch (yellow marking) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin uneven wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 200,829 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable rubbering onspring

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 200,828 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper loose (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush bottom arm rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear handbrake cable rubbering onspring

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 203,220 miles

Nearside Front bumper insecure

engine condition suspect

vehicle nearside tyres 3mm tread and 2mm

Fail 26 Oct 2016 203,219 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

engine condition suspect

vehicle nearside tyres 3mm tread and 2mm

Pass 12 Nov 2015 193,860 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 193,859 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 185,100 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 185,100 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside seat base ripped.

one rear prop shaft bolt different from others.

Pass 17 Oct 2013 173,762 miles

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

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

front crank seal damp

Fail 17 Oct 2013 173,762 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front crank seal damp

Pass 16 Oct 2012 152,613 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

rear offside outter sidewall cut.

Pass 13 Oct 2011 135,554 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 120,577 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 120,577 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 13 Oct 2009 105,440 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 105,440 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 89,812 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 74,770 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2007 74,770 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2006 60,986 miles

Please note there is not a lot of resever tralve left on hand brake

Fail 30 Nov 2006 60,978 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 HTX is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HTX, 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 HTX is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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