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HG04 MLF

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

145,550 mi
Last recorded145,550 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 MLF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 145,550 miles

Brake servo corroded

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Engine bay near engine mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 145,549 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake servo corroded

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Engine bay near engine mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 137,100 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 136,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner step corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner inner step corroded

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 135,920 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 135,920 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 135,500 miles

Nearside Front corrosion on inner arch

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced next to bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front corrosion on inner arch (air box)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion next to bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 135,500 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel adjustment may be required osr only 147 kg (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front corrosion on inner arch

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced next to bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front corrosion on inner arch (air box)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion next to bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 132,702 miles

Both front wipers deteriorated

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

Long travel park brake brake lever

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 132,702 miles

Both front wipers deteriorated

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

Long travel park brake brake lever

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 132,699 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced By rear spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger by front spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Both front wipers deteriorated

Long travel park brake lever

Pass 12 Jun 2017 128,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion Cill slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion Cill slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Handbrake requires attention

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Central (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 125,520 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

both front inner wheel arches corroded

offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Fail 13 Jun 2016 125,517 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases egr valve pipe. gases coming into cab (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

both front inner wheel arches corroded

offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Fail 12 Mar 2016 125,496 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Cill/jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Cill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Cill (6.1.B.2)

Both inner wings corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

Near side door mirror damaged

Nearside Front Coil Spring very corroded

Nearside Front Lower Rear wishbone bush de bonding

Nearside Front Metal brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Coil Spring very corroded

Offside Front Lower Rear wishbone bush de bonding

Offside Front Metal brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Handbrake requires attention

Under bonnet body work corroded

Vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Mar 2015 123,529 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system corroded

exhaust system corroded

fuel tank support straps corroded

n/s/chassis rail corroded

n/s/door mirror damaged

n/s/f coil spring corroded

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

n/s/f lower rear wishbone bush perished

n/s/f wheel arch corroded

n/s/inner cill corroded

n/s/outer cill corroded

n/s/r tyre outer wall perished

o/s/chassis rail corroded

o/s/f coil spring corroded

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

o/s/f lower rear wishbone bush perished

o/s/front wheel arch corroded

o/s/inner cill corroded

o/s/outer cill corroded

rear metal brake pipes surface corrosion

vehicle has been extensivly under sealed

Fail 19 Mar 2015 123,529 miles

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

n/s/door mirror damaged

n/s/f coil spring corroded

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system corroded

exhaust system corroded

fuel tank support straps corroded

n/s/chassis rail corroded

n/s/f lower rear wishbone bush perished

n/s/f wheel arch corroded

n/s/inner cill corroded

n/s/outer cill corroded

n/s/r tyre outer wall perished

o/s/chassis rail corroded

o/s/f coil spring corroded

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

o/s/f lower rear wishbone bush perished

o/s/front wheel arch corroded

o/s/inner cill corroded

o/s/outer cill corroded

rear metal brake pipes surface corrosion

vehicle has been extensivly under sealed

Pass 14 Feb 2014 120,745 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 120,212 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s inner sill corroded but in a non prescribed area

some noise from both front wheel bearings

o/s/f inner sill corroded heavily but in a non prescribed area

Pass 13 Apr 2012 108,627 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front brake discs corroded and worn

centre rear most exhaust box startin g to deteriorate and leak slightly on seem

front brake inbalance high at 23%

front brake pads worn, offside front outer brake pad starting to break up and seperate

Fail 13 Apr 2012 108,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front brake discs corroded and worn

centre rear most exhaust box startin g to deteriorate and leak slightly on seem

front brake pads worn, offside front outer brake pad starting to break up and seperate

Pass 19 Mar 2011 103,422 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2010 93,663 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2009 80,350 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 65,562 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 48,587 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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 MLF is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MLF, 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 MLF is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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