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HG04 MHJ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,972 mi
Last recorded114,972 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 114,972 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 114,964 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 114,638 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

front bumper corner insecure

front pads wearing thin

front tyres worn on edge

nearside inner and outer sills rusty

offside door step rusty

outer archs rusty

rear crossmember rusty

Pass 31 Jul 2012 107,774 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s/f bumper corner loose

underside of vehicle rusty in condition

Pass 15 Jun 2011 100,383 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 90,663 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 79,646 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 79,642 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 55,141 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 55,140 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 32,913 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 MHJ is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 MHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG04 MHJ registered?

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

Is HG04 MHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG04 MHJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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