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HG04 MBV

2004 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

158,754 mi
Last recorded158,754 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 MBV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 158,754 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 153,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Underside corroded. Re-examin in three months time

Fail 27 Sep 2016 153,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Underside corroded. Re-examin in three months time

Pass 29 Aug 2015 140,247 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2015 140,247 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 122,486 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 117,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre has 1.6mm tread

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre has 2mm tread and perishing

offside rear tyre perishing and outer side wall cut

Pass 11 Sep 2013 117,157 miles

nearside front tyre has 1.6mm tread

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre has 2mm tread and perishing

offside rear tyre perishing and outer side wall cut

Pass 31 Aug 2012 111,100 miles

front brake pads very low

inner sill panels have surface corrosion

offside rear tyre outer side wall cut

Pass 15 Jun 2011 103,246 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 88,132 miles

spare wheel missing

Pass 5 Mar 2009 77,044 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 60,000 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 43,843 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 MBV is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HG04 MBV, 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 MBV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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