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HG04 MFE

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,624 mi
Last recorded151,624 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 151,624 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 151,624 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 140,358 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 133,778 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 126,668 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 120,551 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 120,551 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 110,669 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 106,066 miles

slight play in nsf hub area

Fail 22 Feb 2014 106,066 miles

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

slight play in nsf hub area

Pass 11 Feb 2013 99,524 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 92,749 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 87,904 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Jan 2010 73,482 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 73,482 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 61,132 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 61,132 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 49,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre worn inside edge

Fail 26 Mar 2008 49,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 4 Apr 2007 44,412 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 MFE 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 70%.

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 MFE, 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 MFE registered?

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

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