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HG04 ZGT

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,470 mi
Last recorded52,470 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2025 52,470 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main pipes across tank (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended second row (7.1.2 (c))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged forth row (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear lens damaged

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

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns/os rear outer box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under body off vehicle heavley corrored

Pass 1 May 2024 51,379 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 51,373 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Power steering pipe leaking onto exhaust pipe (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 50,848 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 50,394 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop aerea (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 50,389 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop aerea (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 50,025 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 50,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 49,739 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 49,727 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended 3rd row (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 48,532 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 46,663 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 44,499 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load next to back seat belt stalk cover missing (5.2.4a)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 42,499 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer sidewall - not to cords

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 42,499 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer sidewall - not to cords

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 39,462 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 39,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 36,032 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 36,031 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 32,763 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 32,762 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 30,226 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 30,226 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 26,037 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 26,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 21,371 miles

slight damage to nearside rear of vehicle

Fail 27 Apr 2009 21,370 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

slight damage to nearside rear of vehicle

Pass 23 Apr 2008 17,078 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 12,252 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 7,696 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 ZGT is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZGT, 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 ZGT is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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