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HG04 DPU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,689 mi
Last recorded122,689 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 DPU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 122,689 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired n/s & o/s (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake & Service brake efficiency only just met requirements.

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s & o/s (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all work repaired, vehicle undercarriage complete front to rear protected in undersealant.

exhaust system & mounts corroded.

Fail 19 Jul 2017 122,687 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CENTRE INNER AND OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER & OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings STEP AREA & INNER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEELARCH (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS BACK CORNERS (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS BOX & INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEELARCH (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUTER SILL CORRODED (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings STEP AREA INNER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL COMPLETE FRONT TO REAR (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BACK INNER CORNERS (2.4.A.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired n/s & o/s (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake & Service brake efficiency only just met requirements.

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s & o/s (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system & mounts corroded.

Fail 24 Nov 2015 118,069 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 165,320 miles

n/s and o/s front wishbone rear bush slightly deteriated

Pass 16 Dec 2013 156,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion under car

high mileage recomend cam belt

nearside front wheel stiff to rotate

nearside rear tyre on 4mm

sill panels damaged under car

strong advise ladders on roof moving around

Fail 14 Dec 2013 156,418 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both no plates dirty

corrosion under car

high mileage recomend cam belt

nearside front wheel stiff to rotate

nearside rear tyre on 4mm

sill panels damaged under car

strong advise ladders on roof moving around

Pass 22 Nov 2012 146,819 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 146,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 137,634 miles

N/S/R Brake effort low

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 118,353 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 106,764 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2010 106,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 92,868 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 92,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 70,924 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 46,624 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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HG04 DPU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DPU, 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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HG04 DPU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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