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HG04 DME

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,709 mi
Last recorded164,709 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 DME
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 164,709 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 164,709 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2011 145,391 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 126,294 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 126,287 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

unable to fully inspect brakepipes due to excessive grease

Fail 10 Jun 2009 111,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

Pass 10 Jun 2009 111,859 miles

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

Pass 26 Jun 2008 92,679 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 70,731 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 70,487 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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HG04 DME is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HG04 DME, 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 HG04 DME registered?

HG04 DME is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 July 2004.

Is HG04 DME safe to buy?

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