MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
268,235 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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))
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))
Outline marker lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear leaf spring have weakened slightly
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
Front wheel alignment miles out
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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) ()
2nd propshaft steady bearing worn out
nearside front suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorated
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
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
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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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