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HG53 ZGX

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 ZGX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both strut box sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General underside has had lot welding done

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive In step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis members around leaf spring hangers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside front instep and rear cross member corroded

Underside of van has had heavy welding repairs

Pass 5 Dec 2018 129,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Arm Rear Rubber Starting To Deteriorate - Not Resulting In Movement

Front Lower Bottom Ball Joint Cover Starting To Deteriorate - Not Resulting In Ingress Of Dirt

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 128,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 128,508 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near offside engine mount (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 127,233 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 127,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 126,131 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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)

Fail 6 Jun 2015 125,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both outer sills corroded but not within 30cm of anything structural.

Pass 15 Jun 2014 103,547 miles

Oil leaks

Fail 13 Jun 2014 103,541 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Oil leaks

Pass 14 Mar 2013 128,535 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 115,242 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 115,242 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 100,900 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 85,547 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 85,547 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 71,082 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 71,082 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 55,227 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 55,227 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Feb 2007 39,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 39,497 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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HG53 ZGX is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HG53 ZGX, 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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HG53 ZGX is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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