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HG04 MWX

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

144,768 mi
Last recorded144,768 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 144,768 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive LOWER DOOR STEP (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive IN ARCH / ENGINE MOUNTING AREA (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 17 May 2016 144,768 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive LOWER DOOR STEP (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive IN ARCH / ENGINE MOUNTING AREA (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 139,640 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 137,397 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 137,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 129,741 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 123,056 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2011 123,056 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 109,519 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 109,519 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 97,931 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 97,931 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

power steering fluid low

Pass 13 Mar 2008 89,438 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 89,438 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 67,111 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 67,111 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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 MWX is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MWX, 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 MWX is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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