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HG04 MHN

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

150,815 mi
Last recorded150,815 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 150,815 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Advise corrosion front wing/arch’s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise both sides suspension inner bush’s slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Mount rubber deteriated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers seat (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Advise chassis corrosion/repairs previosly been carried out (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 150,678 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger to floor corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill corroded/end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Stop lamp same brightness as side lamps when oparated (4.3.3 (b))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Advise corrosion front wing/arch’s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise both sides suspension inner bush’s slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Mount rubber deteriated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers seat (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded/end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Advise chassis corrosion/repairs previosly been carried out (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 137,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AdviseBooth front suspension arm inner bush’s slightly deteriating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Advise Nearside and offside front arch’s and outer sills,are corroded outside prescribe area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Advise drivers seat belt slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Advise general underside of vehicle welded repairs covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 120,220 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 144,367 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 May 2018 141,360 miles

Brake fluid level slightly low

Hand brake travel slightly long

Nearside Corrosion to inner sill

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft gater in poor condition & leaking grease slightly

Nearside Front Moisture in head lamp & beam pattern slightly poor

Nearside Rear Corrosion to chassis

Offside Corrosion to inner sill

Offside Corrosion to outer sill

Offside Rear Corrosion to chassis

Fail 1 May 2018 141,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Brake fluid level slightly low

Hand brake travel slightly long

Nearside Corrosion to inner sill

Nearside Front Moisture in head lamp & beam pattern slightly poor

Nearside Rear Corrosion to chassis

Offside Corrosion to inner sill

Offside Corrosion to outer sill

Offside Rear Corrosion to chassis

Pass 27 Mar 2017 134,280 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Central Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 18 Mar 2017 134,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Towbar component excessively damaged (6.6.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Central Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 123,919 miles

Rear bump stops missing

Rear exhaust rubber in poor condition

Slight corrosion to NSR & OSR inner arch

Slight corrosion to OSR & NSR chassis

Fail 7 Mar 2016 123,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear bump stops missing

Rear exhaust rubber in poor condition

Slight corrosion to NSR & OSR inner arch

Slight corrosion to OSR & NSR chassis

Pass 23 Apr 2015 122,053 miles

Coolant level low

Corrosion O/S/R leaf spring rear most mounting point

Corrosion to N/S/F inner wheel arch

Corrosion to N/S/R inner wheel arch to floor pan

Corrosion to O/S/F inner wheel arch

Corrosion to O/S/F metal brake pipe

Corrosion to O/S/R inner arch to floor pan

Corrosion to drivers foot step & O/S inner sill

Corrosion to towing braket

Front number plate in slightly poor condition

Hand brake travel long

N/S outer C/V boot in poor condition

N/S steering rack gater in poor condition

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge & slightly perished

Rear bump stops missing

Rear exhaust rubber hanger in poor condition

Screen wipers poor

Pass 22 Apr 2014 119,731 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 116,949 miles

Corrosion to both outer sills

Front number plate in poor condition

N/S/F position lamp dim in operation

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

Screen wipers slightly poor

Pass 11 Apr 2013 116,949 miles

Corrosion to both outer sills

Front number plate in poor condition

N/S/F position lamp dim in operation

Screen wipers slightly poor

Pass 23 Apr 2012 114,619 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 114,618 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 112,901 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 91,939 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 68,489 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 49,129 miles

nsf tyre has cut on outer shoulder

Pass 23 Apr 2007 59,268 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 MHN is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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