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HG04 EJF

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

190,709 mi
Last recorded190,709 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2018 190,709 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch x3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount x9 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheelarch x4 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch x3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount x9 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 183,953 miles

brake pedal rubber is worn

center exhaust is quite rusty

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

Nearside Rear tyre is worn unevenly and stepped in the tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has a nail in the tread (4.1.E.1)

slight play in the n/s/f inner rack end

Fail 25 Aug 2017 183,653 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Bumber (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch at the front (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch and chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Brake pedal rubber is worn

Central Exhaust is rusty

Nearside Front Child seat fitted unable to test seat belt

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

Nearside Rear Tyre is stepped in the tread and worn unevenly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and has a nail in the tread (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in the n/s/f inner rack ends

Pass 24 Jun 2016 174,678 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

all wheel arches are very rusty

both rear inner chassis legs very rusty

brake pedal rubber is worn

center exhaust is quite rusty

drivers side seat belt is frayed

o/s/r light lens is damaged on the edge

Fail 20 Jun 2016 174,678 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both front side lights come on when brake pedal is pressed (1.1.A.3f)

Headlamp aim too high both headlamps (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

all wheel arches are very rusty

both rear inner chassis legs very rusty

brake pedal rubber is worn

center exhaust is quite rusty

drivers side seat belt is frayed

o/s/r light lens is damaged on the edge

Pass 16 Jun 2015 167,597 miles

both inner and outer sills are quite rusty

exhaust system is quite rusty

rear of the vhicles chassis is quite rusty

wheel arhes are quite rusty

Fail 15 Jun 2015 167,597 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both inner and outer sills are quite rusty

exhaust system is quite rusty

rear of the vhicles chassis is quite rusty

wheel arhes are quite rusty

Pass 12 Jun 2014 158,366 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 158,366 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 145,800 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber is worn

n/s/f bumper is adrift

vehicle is quite rusty

Fail 30 May 2013 145,800 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber is worn

n/s/f bumper is adrift

vehicle is quite rusty

Pass 5 May 2012 126,696 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

handbrake travel high

Fail 4 May 2012 126,696 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

handbrake travel high

Fail 7 May 2011 110,012 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

general corrosion around vehicle

slight interaction to rear lights

Pass 7 May 2011 110,012 miles

general corrosion around vehicle

slight interaction to rear lights

Fail 2 Mar 2010 110,012 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil Warning Lamp On

Pass 7 Apr 2009 97,009 miles

n/s body damage

Pass 8 Apr 2008 87,853 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 73,417 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 73,417 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

front no plate figure faded

n/s body damage

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 EJF is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EJF, 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 EJF is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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