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HD53 PWY

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025
Pass 23 Oct 2024

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

Front Inner wings rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2023

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Inner sills rusty

outer sills rusty

rear crosmember rusty

Fail 18 Oct 2023

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Inner sills rusty

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

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

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

outer sills rusty

rear crosmember rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2022 34,821 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 34,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended 2nd row (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wing area corroded but not in a structural or prescribed area

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside rear outer chassis above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wing area corroded but not in a structural or prescribed area

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside rear outer chassis above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020
Pass 21 Oct 2019 31,003 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer chassis above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer chassis above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 29,493 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 29,493 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Battery light on

Pass 26 Oct 2017 28,142 miles

Nearside and offside rear outer chassis slightly corroded but not yet excessive

Fail 25 Oct 2017 28,142 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (8.2.2)

Nearside and offside rear outer chassis slightly corroded but not yet excessive

Pass 30 Nov 2016
Fail 29 Nov 2016

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 23,367 miles

Nearside rear inner tyre slightly deteriorated/perished

Nearside rear seatbelt buckle surround missing

Reverse lamps not working

offside rear outer tyre slightly deteriorated/perished

Pass 11 Mar 2014 20,887 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 18,756 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 7 Mar 2012 17,568 miles

wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2011 15,963 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 15,963 miles

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 14,344 miles

Rear brakes showing slight ovality on brake test

Pass 26 Mar 2009 13,582 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 12,181 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 12,181 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 9,841 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 7,291 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 PWY is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 PWY, 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 PWY is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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