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HD54 LFX

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

2,914 mi
Last recorded2,914 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 LFX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 2,914 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis cross member near front prop shaft bearing mounting heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch various places of holed corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg under bonnet corroded and holed but not excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corner of cab corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tipper body heavily corroded in various patches

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

odometer faulty so unable to get accurate mileage reading

Fail 9 Dec 2025 2,880 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg inside of near side front wheel arch near engine mounting bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg under bonnet within 30 of front subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis cross member near front prop shaft bearing mounting heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch various places of holed corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg under bonnet corroded and holed but not excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corner of cab corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tipper body heavily corroded in various patches

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

odometer faulty so unable to get accurate mileage reading

Pass 13 Dec 2024 100,985 miles

Front Cross member heavily corroded, multiple corrosion holes. Above fuel tank/prop bearing mounting area

Nearside Front Corrosion holes inside inner wheel arch

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Small corrosion holes towards rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Corrosion holes inside inner wheel arch

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg in engine bay corroded **At allowable limit** (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tipper bed frame front and rear heavily corroded, large corrosion holes

Fail 4 Dec 2024 100,957 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Corrosion hole behind washer bottle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg corrosion hole in inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Cross member heavily corroded, multiple corrosion holes. Above fuel tank/prop bearing mounting area

Nearside Front Corrosion holes inside inner wheel arch

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Small corrosion holes towards rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Corrosion holes inside inner wheel arch

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg in engine bay corroded **At allowable limit** (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tipper bed frame front and rear heavily corroded, large corrosion holes

Pass 5 Dec 2023 98,916 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing under wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 98,624 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing under wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 196,039 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 196,034 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn ,d, bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn ,d, bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 93,396 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 93,396 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension strut are (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 89,938 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 89,935 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 86,056 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 86,056 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 82,650 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 82,650 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 79,640 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 79,640 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 75,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2015 69,607 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 69,607 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 May 2014 64,740 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2013 61,866 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 59,857 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 56,196 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 54,072 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 49,978 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 45,728 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 LFX 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 64.3%.

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

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