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HF04 HLJ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

67,768 mi
Last recorded67,768 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 HLJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 67,768 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail in engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 67,751 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch by suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail in engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 67,666 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 67,442 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 66,721 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 63,809 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 63,775 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 63,372 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 59,672 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 58,644 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2018 58,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 57,891 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 57,891 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 54,833 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis, close to engine support cross member. (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering rack slightly damp

Pass 7 Sep 2015 50,559 miles

headlight height adjustment moved to zero.

Fail 7 Sep 2015 50,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

headlight height adjustment moved to zero.

Pass 10 Sep 2014 47,781 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 47,291 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 47,291 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2012 44,685 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 38,072 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs slighlty pitted

Pass 4 Mar 2010 35,244 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 31,490 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 26,603 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 21,447 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 HLJ is a 2004 Ford Transit in White 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 HLJ, 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 HF04 HLJ registered?

HF04 HLJ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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