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HG04 MHM

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

140,238 mi
Last recorded140,238 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 140,238 miles

Both front inner wings corroded to excess BUT has full length chassis so not supportive

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 140,238 miles

Both front inner wings corroded to excess BUT has full length chassis so not supportive

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2016 137,882 miles

Nearside Front Inner forward wheel arch corroded to excess BUT NOT within 30cm of prescribed location

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner forward wheel arch corroded to excess BUT NOT within 30cm of prescribed location

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 May 2016 137,882 miles

Nearside Front Inner forward wheel arch corroded to excess BUT NOT within 30cm of prescribed location

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner forward wheel arch corroded to excess BUT NOT within 30cm of prescribed location

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 129,304 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2014 129,299 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

corrosion o s front floor and o s rear wheel arch

Pass 27 Jun 2013 121,701 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

underside corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2013 121,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

underside corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2012 117,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion to wheel arches and inner and outer sills

Pass 24 Jun 2011 110,314 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 110,314 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 18 May 2011 110,277 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2011 110,277 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 84,406 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 69,891 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 61,760 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 61,352 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 45,347 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 MHM is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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