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HG04 ZGY

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

169,468 mi
Last recorded169,468 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 169,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion chassis near engine mount (6.1.B.2)

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

various areas of body corrosion not within prescribed areas

Fail 26 Jun 2017 169,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion chassis near engine mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

various areas of body corrosion not within prescribed areas

Pass 28 Jun 2016 168,193 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside back most (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside sill corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2016 168,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside back most (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside sill corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2015 166,738 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust centre box corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2014 165,260 miles

oil leak

both front coil springs corroded

genaral corrosion under sides

Fail 17 Jun 2014 165,260 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

both front coil springs corroded

genaral corrosion under sides

oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2013 163,116 miles

front coil spring corroded

genaral corrosion under sides sill,floor,chassis ect

Pass 9 May 2012 161,078 miles

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

exhaust corroded in places

general corrosion underside chassis rails etc

Pass 27 Apr 2011 156,409 miles

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

general underside corrosion (rear chassis rails etc)

nearside front tyre getting low

Pass 11 May 2010 146,307 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 146,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 125,889 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 125,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2008 104,406 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 104,406 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 65,705 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 65,408 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear doors do not open.

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 ZGY is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ZGY, 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 ZGY is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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