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HD54 EBL

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

184,749 mi
Last recorded184,749 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 EBL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 184,749 miles

corrosion to n/s sill inner & step

corrosion to o/s & n/s outer sills

extensive welding carried out to underside of vehicle

light corrosion to underside of vehicle

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 2 Jun 2017 184,600 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Left and right of rear spring hanger and inner wheel arche (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front of inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded left and right of rear spring hanger and inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front inner sill and under step rusty

Offside and Nearside outer sills rusty

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 3 Jun 2016 180,943 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

both front lower arm bushes starting to perish

o/s/f brake pads worn low

welding carried out throughout corrosion to o/s/r body near spring hanger

Fail 3 Jun 2016 180,943 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

both front lower arm bushes starting to perish

o/s/f brake pads worn low

welding carried out throughout corrosion to o/s/r body near spring hanger

Pass 23 Jun 2015 170,693 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 170,693 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 152,366 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 152,366 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

charge light on throughout test

Pass 16 Jul 2013 134,685 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges

Fail 16 Jul 2013 134,684 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges

Pass 31 Jul 2012 116,415 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 116,388 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 96,547 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 96,547 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 75,676 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 75,661 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

brake disc"s worn (both).

Pass 23 Jul 2009 58,261 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 58,261 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 37,429 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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HD54 EBL is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 HD54 EBL, 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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HD54 EBL is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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