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HG53 ZZW

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,124 mi
Last recorded182,124 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 ZZW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 182,124 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 180,601 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 180,600 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 173,703 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2015 173,701 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2014 167,779 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2014 167,779 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2013 164,698 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 162,376 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

exhust center box deteriorated also rear bracket

steering wheel has small cuts and crackes

Fail 11 Oct 2012 162,376 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

exhust center box deteriorated also rear bracket

steering wheel has small cuts and crackes

Pass 10 Oct 2011 158,512 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010

brake pedal pad slightly worn

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front bumper slightly insecure

nearside rear light lens slightly damaged

rear brakes slightly out of balance

rear bumper slightly damaged

rear bushes on front lower suspension arms starting to deteriorate

rear parking brake cable mounting area starting to corrode

slight wear in offside steering arm

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Jan 2010 140,313 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

nearside front tyre starting to wear on egdes

oil leak

temporary repair made to handbrake cable

temporary repair made to nearside rear light lens

Pass 30 Jan 2009 119,476 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 94,819 miles

brake pedal pad slightly worn

rear bushes on front lower suspension arms starting to perish

Fail 24 Jan 2008 94,818 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

brake pedal pad slightly worn

play in offside front wheel bearing near to limit

rear bushes on front lower suspension arms starting to perish

Pass 31 Jan 2007 68,115 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 29 Jan 2007 68,114 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

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 ZZW is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HG53 ZZW, 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 ZZW is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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