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HF02 BUS

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

150,170 mi
Last recorded150,170 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 BUS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 150,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced skirt (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced skirt (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 146,225 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced skirt (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 146,225 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced skirt (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 143,619 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 143,619 miles

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 135,072 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 135,072 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 134,410 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 57,236 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 53,419 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 48,811 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 43,827 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 37,693 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 30,162 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 23,655 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 16,760 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 11,062 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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HF02 BUS is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HF02 BUS, 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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HF02 BUS is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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