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HD53 PYG

2004 Ford Transit

Purple Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests33 (29 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate87.9%

Mileage

73,516 mi
Last recorded73,516 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 PYG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

29 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2026 73,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Numerous areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Numerous areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill/step areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill/step areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 167,112 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Sill area corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area

Fail 2 Jan 2025 167,112 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to brake pipe and brake cylinder (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Sill area corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area

Pass 18 Sep 2023 161,283 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 155,001 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle has been heavily undersealed.

Pass 26 Mar 2022 152,689 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 151,455 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 151,107 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 150,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 148,732 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 147,940 miles

both front tyres low tread

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in offside front steering rack end

Pass 26 Sep 2019 139,962 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 137,822 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 134,761 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 131,261 miles

All tyres worn close to legal limit

Front brake pads wearing thin

Oil leak

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Slight play in offside front track rod end

Pass 31 May 2018 126,321 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 120,324 miles

All tyres low tread

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2017 118,467 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 116,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 112,568 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 100,210 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all tyres are close to legal limit

Pass 13 Dec 2014 142,135 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 136,857 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 117,387 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 95,042 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 95,033 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 19 Jan 2011 68,791 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 68,612 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 37,307 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 8,560 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 7,360 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 5,320 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 3,489 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 PYG is a 2004 Ford Transit in Purple with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.9%.

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 PYG, 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 PYG is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 February 2004.

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