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HG54 KAA

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

105,145 mi
Last recorded105,145 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 KAA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 105,145 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner center sill corroded.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner arch corroded.

Offside Rear out rigger corroded.

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

no revers lights.

Fail 12 Nov 2019 105,018 miles

Emissions not tested major leak of exhaust gases. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe (rear box. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner center sill corroded.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner arch corroded.

Offside Rear out rigger corroded.

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

no revers lights.

Pass 8 May 2018 88,998 miles

Offside Front Inner sill corroded.

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 May 2018 88,998 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner sill corroded.

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Apr 2018 87,880 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear brake binding

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Apr 2018 87,764 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jan 2017 82,909 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 82,909 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 82,315 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 80,573 miles

Some damage to both near side and off side inner to outer sill lips.

Fail 10 Nov 2014 80,565 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Some damage to both near side and off side inner to outer sill lips.

Pass 4 Apr 2014 76,858 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 76,022 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

oil dampness to front of engine

Pass 2 Nov 2012 72,144 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 72,039 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine coolant leak

Pass 28 Oct 2011 67,867 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 63,518 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 63,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 58,125 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 52,295 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2007 47,328 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)

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

handbarke travel

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

oil leak from vacume pump

Pass 24 Oct 2007 47,328 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

handbarke travel

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

oil leak from vacume pump

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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HG54 KAA is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HG54 KAA, 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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HG54 KAA is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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