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HF54 GDE

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF54 GDE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025

Auxiliary belt worn

Undercarriage and components recently black undersealed

Fail 16 Sep 2025

Auxiliary belt worn

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Undercarriage and components recently black undersealed

Pass 4 Sep 2024 125,118 miles

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

Rear Diff casing corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2024 125,118 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Holed at lower arm foremost bush on subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Diff casing corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2023 124,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer 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))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 122,819 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

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

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

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 122,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 118,883 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle inner and outer sills showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 118,670 miles

REAR SEATS REMOVED PRIOR TO THE TEST

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 117,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

some corrosion to under body

Fail 10 Jul 2019 117,289 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

some corrosion to under body

Pass 12 Jul 2018 110,450 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 110,440 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength X3 by leaf spring mount and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength X2 by leaf spring and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 101,170 miles

Offside and nearside rear inner sills and under body corroding

Pass 5 Jul 2016 89,721 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 78,505 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 78,502 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 66,461 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 552,144 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 552,142 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

OSR amber marker lamp defective

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

Fuel filler breather pipe slightly perished

Pass 12 Jul 2012 41,824 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 41,822 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2011 34,954 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 22,994 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 17,010 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 16,092 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 13,012 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 8,086 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 4,933 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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HF54 GDE is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 HF54 GDE, 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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HF54 GDE is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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