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HD53 HUP

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,786 mi
Last recorded77,786 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 May 2024 77,786 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/step ( side loading door ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill x 2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill x 2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner chassis x 2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side loading door (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive several (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened several front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

underside of vehicle & exhaust system rusty

Pass 19 Jan 2023 76,434 miles

Several suspension components rusty

Underside of vehicle rusty, several places have been under sealed

Fail 19 Jan 2023 76,434 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Several suspension components rusty

Underside of vehicle rusty, several places have been under sealed

coolant level low

Pass 3 Dec 2021 72,895 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened several front & rear suspension components & front sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle under sealed

underside of vehicle, chassis, exhaust system rusty

Fail 8 Nov 2021 72,895 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front > rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner & outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrig/leaf spring moutning (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front > rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrig/ leaf spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill front & rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear upper wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened several front & rear suspension components & front sub frames (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus both rear outer (5.2.3 (m))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear outer tyres cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle, chassis & exhaust rusty

Pass 18 Jul 2019 71,289 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front 'd' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing slightly (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Underside of vehicle rusty

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills and chassis rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 71,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front 'd' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing slightly (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Underside of vehicle rusty

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills and chassis rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 68,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 61,033 miles

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

Front discs are worn on the inner face.

n/s front tyre has a small crack on the outer wall.

n/s rear tyre is deteriorated on the outer wall.

Pass 19 Jul 2016 64,068 miles

both rear chassis legs are starting to corrode by the shock absorber upper mtg.

Fail 18 Jul 2016 56,780 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

both rear chassis legs are starting to corrode by the shock absorber upper mtg.

Pass 14 Jan 2016 53,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2014 58,760 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 52,282 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 52,282 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 48,439 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2012 43,934 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 43,934 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 37,354 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 37,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 32,122 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 25,978 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 19,800 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 13,603 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 HUP 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 HUP, 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 HUP is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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