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Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake pedal wearing smooth slight wear (1.1.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion holes inner sill/step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre and small cut outer side wall ()
Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion and small hole outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion holes central inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion and small holes outer sill/ front arch area's (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion holes inner sill/step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion holes central inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Outer play in both rear half shafts
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
roughness rear diff area- felt at both rear wheels
Central Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded central pipe to left rear (1.1.11 (c))
Central Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded central pipe to rear right (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting large corrosion holes upper wheel arch tub near suspension strut mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting large corrosion hole around engine mount mounting point inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting large corrosion hole near subframe mounting points (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering pump insecure pulley wobbling around and loud grating/metallic rotation noise from pump/engine (2.1.5 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake pedal wearing smooth slight wear (1.1.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion holes inner sill/step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre and small cut outer side wall ()
Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion and small hole outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion holes central inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion and small holes outer sill/ front arch area's (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion holes inner sill/step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion holes central inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Outer play in both rear half shafts
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
roughness rear diff area- felt at both rear wheels
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
play in both rear half shafts
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases between turbo and manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting corrosion holes inner sill area near leaf spring front and rear mounting points (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting large corrosion holes in sills area near leaf spring front and rear mounting points (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion holes in sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion holes in wheel arch tub (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole in wheel arch tub (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole inner wheel arch tub/floor seam (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion holes in sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
play in both rear half shafts
Nearside Front outer sill area distorted
Nearside Rear outer sill area corroded but not within a prescribed area at this time
Offside Front Step area corroded but not within a prescribed area at this time
Offside Front Step area corroded but not within a prescribed area at this time
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Cross member corroded but not within a prescribed area at this time
Nearside Front step area corroded but not within a prescribed area at this time
Nearside outer sill area distorted
Offside Front step area corroded but not within a prescribed area at this time
Offside Rear inner valance area corroded
rear cross member corroded but not within a prescribed area
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front step area corroded but not within a prescribed area at this time
Nearside outer sill area distorted
Offside Front step area corroded but not within a prescribed area at this time
Offside Rear inner valance area corroded
rear cross member corroded but not within a prescribed area
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 215/75x16C (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.2.6)
Nearside step area corroded but not within a prescribed area at this time
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 215/75x16C (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear valance area corroded but not within a prescribed area at this time
Oil leak ()
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 215/75x16C (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.2.6)
Nearside step area corroded but not within a prescribed area at this time
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 215/75x16C (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear valance area corroded but not within a prescribed area at this time
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front mirror damaged
Nearside Rear tyre low on tread
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge of tread
Offside Rear tyre low on tread
both outer sills damaged
exhaust system corroded
front to rear chassis rails corroded
oil leak
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front mirror damaged
Nearside Rear tyre low on tread
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge of tread
Offside Rear tyre low on tread
both outer sills damaged
exhaust system corroded
front to rear chassis rails corroded
oil leak
exhaust corroded
front wishbone rear bushes starting to perish
o/s mirror cracked
Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
exhaust corroded
front wishbone rear bushes starting to perish
o/s mirror cracked
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
exhaust corroded
n/s headlight set to lower limit
n/s mirror damaged
exhaust corroded
n/s headlight set to lower limit
n/s mirror damaged
brake pedal rubber worn
n/s lower mirror damaged
play in rear axle
slight damage to o/s/f drop link
wipers smear slightly
wipers smear slightly
n/s wingmirror bottom glass broken
parking brake efficiency only just met required limits
play in rear hubs/axle
prop doughnut worn
slight brake bind to n/s/r
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
end float in rear wheels
Offside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)
end float in rear wheels
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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HG54 MHU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 MHU, 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 MHU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 October 2004.
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