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HF54 GKU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,814 mi
Last recorded159,814 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 159,814 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 157,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill by rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill after rear wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel by rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2024 152,519 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end/inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear inner sills corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 6 Jun 2023 149,418 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded just outside rear suspension and seatbelt mounting areas

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 149,418 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Both rear inner sills corroded just outside rear suspension and seatbelt mounting areas

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 146,978 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 145,157 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 143,577 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 143,574 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 139,415 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 137,699 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 135,615 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 124,047 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 115,694 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 115,683 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 105,510 miles

Minor damage to nearside front ( nearest to the door ) seat belt webbing.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN VERY LOW ON INNER TREAD BAND.

Slight play in offside inner steering rack joint / bushing.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 91,149 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 79,629 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 79,597 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 68,479 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 64,871 miles

Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 53,501 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 42,452 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 20,736 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 GKU 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 80%.

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 GKU, 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 HF54 GKU registered?

HF54 GKU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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