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HG54 KZY

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

149,123 mi
Last recorded149,123 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 149,123 miles

corrosion forming in both front inner wings.

Pass 23 Sep 2024 149,084 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking, advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 48,976 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 48,914 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both step-ins, front inner wheel arches, rear chassis & tipper outriggers. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 48,914 miles

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both step-ins, front inner wheel arches, rear chassis & tipper outriggers. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 48,826 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 48,641 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 48,624 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 48,410 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 48,408 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 47,936 miles

both front outer brake pipes corroding

Pass 26 Aug 2016 47,294 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 46,589 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 45,954 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front outer brake pipes slighty corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2013 45,304 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Neardside rear inner tyre pressure low

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 45,304 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Neardside rear inner tyre pressure low

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 44,647 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 43,774 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 42,125 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 40,362 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 37,364 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 27,889 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 27,888 miles

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

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

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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 KZY 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 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KZY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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HG54 KZY is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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