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HD53 PVV

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

177,940 mi
Last recorded177,940 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 PVV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 177,940 miles

corrosion on both inner sill/steps

corrosion on offside front inner wing

Pass 10 Nov 2016 172,367 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2016 172,248 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 166,044 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 133,471 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 126,205 miles

inner and outer sills corroded and holed

nearside wing mirror cover missing

Fail 25 Nov 2013 126,205 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

inner and outer sills corroded and holed

nearside wing mirror cover missing

Fail 17 May 2012 113,451 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate cracked

nearside outer sill corroded

nearside rear inner arch rusted

Pass 17 May 2012 113,451 miles

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

front number plate cracked

nearside outer sill corroded

nearside rear inner arch rusted

Pass 16 May 2011 102,593 miles

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

brake pedal rubber is worn on edge but still has antislip and clutch pedal rubber is worn

n/s/r tyre has cut in outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

parking brake travel is very long

Pass 18 Nov 2010 100,639 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 100,204 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 82,776 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 82,610 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2008 62,206 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 53,102 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 PVV is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PVV, 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 PVV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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