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HF04 HKJ

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

63,731 mi
Last recorded63,731 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 HKJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2026 63,731 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn yellow chalk (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch with in top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch/floor pan with in shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch/floor pan with in shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

General under body corrosion front to rear

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded with in shock absorber (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear cross member corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 62,448 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 59,731 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 55,476 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 53,455 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 51,893 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 51,882 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 51,489 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2019 51,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wing to chassis not wellded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under body + sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 50,055 miles

Offside Rear bump stop base rusty

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 47,669 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 47,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 44,125 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 39,512 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 32,661 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 32,661 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 27,562 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 26,478 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 23,690 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 20,610 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 18,604 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 15,798 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 14,115 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 10,355 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 10,355 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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HF04 HKJ is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HF04 HKJ, 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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HF04 HKJ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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