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HG04 YAW

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

133,175 mi
Last recorded133,175 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 YAW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 133,175 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 129,776 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 129,381 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 128,994 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 123,946 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 123,344 miles

Centre corrosion on both front wheel arches

both rear wheel bearings have slight end float

slight oil leak engine area

Fail 9 Feb 2016 123,344 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill to step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded pump to steering rack (2.3.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Centre corrosion on both front wheel arches

Offside Rear mud flap bolt missing

both rear wheel bearings have slight end float

front brake pads aprox 2 to 3mm

slight oil leak engine area

Pass 2 Feb 2015 103,252 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 103,190 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Jan 2014 96,178 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 7 Feb 2013 88,349 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 88,349 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 83,037 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 83,036 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 83,035 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 77,173 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 77,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 72,457 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Wipers poor

Pass 26 Nov 2009 72,457 miles

Wipers poor

Pass 24 Feb 2009 66,318 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 47,320 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 47,320 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2007 31,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 YAW is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 YAW, 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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What year was HG04 YAW registered?

HG04 YAW is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 April 2004.

Is HG04 YAW safe to buy?

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