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HD54 LFW

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2018

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired inner front and rear wheel arch (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired inner front front and rear wheel arch (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside door step (6.1.B.2)

damage to offside front wing but not resulting in any jagged edges

passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed sliding door (6.2.B.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016

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

Front both front steps starting to rust

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis starting to rust (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis starting to rust (6.1.B.2)

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

slight oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2016

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

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

Front both front steps starting to rust

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis starting to rust (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis starting to rust (6.1.B.2)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2014 166,777 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 166,772 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 62,018 miles

Battery Not Visible

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 161,999 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Battery Not Visible

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Dec 2012 58,202 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 58,202 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 52,799 miles

nearside door mirror cover missing

Fail 4 Jan 2012 52,799 miles

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

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

nearside door mirror cover missing

Pass 5 Jan 2011 47,180 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 47,180 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 21 Dec 2009 42,759 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 42,759 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 38,507 miles

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

n/s door mirror case cover missing

Pass 13 May 2009 38,507 miles

n/s door mirror case cover missing

Pass 14 May 2008 30,178 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 LFW 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 LFW, 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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What year was HD54 LFW registered?

HD54 LFW is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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