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HG54 MHU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 201,877 miles

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))

Pass 14 Sep 2020

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 194,713 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 194,713 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 191,777 miles

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 ()

Fail 1 Sep 2017 191,777 miles

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 ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 184,478 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 175,001 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 174,717 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 158,977 miles

exhaust corroded

front wishbone rear bushes starting to perish

o/s mirror cracked

Fail 26 Aug 2014 158,904 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 142,558 miles

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

exhaust corroded

n/s headlight set to lower limit

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2013 142,558 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s headlight set to lower limit

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2012 134,593 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s lower mirror damaged

play in rear axle

slight damage to o/s/f drop link

wipers smear slightly

Pass 31 Aug 2011 129,473 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 124,118 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 114,269 miles

end float in rear wheels

Fail 9 Nov 2009 114,269 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 97,695 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 80,715 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 80,715 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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 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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