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HG54 KBE

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

268,235 mi
Last recorded268,235 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 KBE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2024 268,235 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Headlamp aim too low off side very low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced near side lower rear corner of cab rusted through (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced off side lower rear corner of cab rusted through (7.1.1 (a) (i))

engine cradle crossmember has a missing / broken bolt each side

front centre prop bush worn

near side front inner wheel arch area badly rusted through, and both sill panel areas rusting, and body has had several previous repairs

off side inner rear tyre pressure low

off side rear shock absorber lower bush internal bolt / sleeve movement

play in near side steering rack inner joint

Pass 31 Jan 2023 265,979 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill & step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 265,955 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step & inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill & step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 262,773 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 262,757 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 253,274 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 253,274 miles

Outline marker lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 377,334 miles

Rear leaf spring have weakened slightly

Fail 4 Dec 2019 277,317 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear leaf spring have weakened slightly

Pass 29 Dec 2018 204,418 miles

Front wheel alignment miles out

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 204,409 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp missing on wing (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Outline marker lamp missing centre (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Outline marker lamp missing centre (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front wheel alignment miles out

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 173,706 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 126,547 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 185,721 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 170,054 miles

2nd propshaft steady bearing worn out

nearside front suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 May 2014 70,029 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

2nd propshaft steady bearing worn out

nearside front suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Nov 2012 150,214 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 150,214 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 134,257 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 134,257 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 118,710 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 111,807 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 96,488 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 79,442 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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HG54 KBE is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KBE, 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 KBE is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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