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HG04 ZHK

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

184,604 mi
Last recorded184,604 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 184,604 miles

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal offside nearside sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 13 Oct 2018 184,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal offside nearside sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 12 Sep 2017 175,062 miles

REAR HUB SEALS

Fail 7 Sep 2017 175,044 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) BOTH INNER STEERING RACK JOINTS (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings N/S/R SPRING MOUNTING (6.1.B.2)

REAR HUB SEALS

Pass 7 Sep 2016 167,560 miles

N;S/R HUB SEAL LEAKING

Fail 6 Sep 2016 167,560 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings BOTH ADJ TO BUMP STOPS (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N;S/R HUB SEAL LEAKING

Pass 8 Sep 2015 161,723 miles

Front LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES WORN

Nearside Front INNER RACK JOINT

Offside Front TRACK ROD END WORN

Offside Rear BRAKE PIPE

Rear LAMPS SLIGHT EARTH FAULTS

Rear REAR CORROSION ADJ TO BUMP STOPS

Pass 21 Aug 2014 159,018 miles

earth faults with rear lights

Fail 30 May 2014 159,002 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

rear hub seals leaking

Pass 5 Jun 2013 146,319 miles

CORROSION FORMING N/S/R CHASIS LEG

EXHAUST BLOW

FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

TYRES LOW

Pass 8 Jun 2012 131,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 115,081 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

lower arm rear bushes pereshed

o/s front inner rack joint slight play

o/s front metal brake pipe forming rust

rear tyres geting low

Fail 27 Apr 2011 115,081 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

lower arm rear bushes pereshed

o/s front inner rack joint slight play

o/s front metal brake pipe forming rust

rear tyres geting low

Pass 20 Apr 2010 101,279 miles

earth faults with rear lights

screw in o/s rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2009 87,144 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 56,208 miles

rear tyres near wear limit

Fail 2 May 2007 56,208 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres near wear limit

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 ZHK is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZHK, 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 ZHK is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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