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HD53 HVK

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

238,781 mi
Last recorded238,781 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 HVK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 238,781 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 232,033 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 223,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 223,541 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 204,621 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 204,618 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 186,425 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 186,421 miles

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

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

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 171,411 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 171,401 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2012 155,187 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 155,183 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 63,761 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 62,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 43,896 miles

NOTE engine oil level topped up 1.0 litre 5w/30

NOTE plastic covers fitted

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 43,896 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

NOTE engine oil level topped up 1.0 litre 5w/30

NOTE plastic covers fitted

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 21,965 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 18,614 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 18,614 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 12,859 miles

front and rear no plates fadeing in places

Pass 21 Dec 2005 6,923 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 HVK is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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