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HG54 NRO

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 NRO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021

general under body corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2020

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear underwing floor pan areas corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2020

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring rear mounting chassis box sections holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear underwing floor pan areas corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2019 135,647 miles

front wheel arch corroded

rear offside +nearside chassis inner faces corroded

rear underwing areas corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2019 135,465 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underwing area holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength main chassis box section holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under bonnet main chassis box sections holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength main chassis box section holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mounting chassis box sections holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front wheel arch corroded

rear offside +nearside chassis inner faces corroded

rear underwing areas corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2018 125,895 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 125,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 112,639 miles

door sill lower steps corroded

rear offside + nearside chassis box sections corroded

underfloor inner sills corroded

windscreen slightly damaged (zoneB)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 112,441 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan to underwing area holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underbonnet main chassis box section holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underwing main chassis box section holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underfloor pan to underwing area holed (2.4.A.3)

door sill lower steps corroded

rear offside + nearside chassis box sections corroded

underfloor inner sills corroded

windscreen slightly damaged (zoneB)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 103,845 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall scuffed

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement prescribed area of mount corroding (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall scuffed

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

outer sills very corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2016 103,841 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall scuffed

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement prescribed area of mount corroding (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall scuffed

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

outer sills very corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2015 101,435 miles

Advise N/S/F outer sill damaged

Advise N/S/R floor pan corroding

Advise both outer sills corroded (not in prescribed areas)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2015 101,435 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Advise N/S/F outer sill damaged

Advise N/S/R floor pan corroding

Advise O/S/R body mount corroding not in prescribed area

Advise both outer sills corroded (not in prescribed areas)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2014 96,578 miles

Advise rear tyre sidewalls damaged Advise nearside front sill damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 91,185 miles

Both Rear Tyre Sidewalls Badly perished

Bottom lower sills corroded

Bottoms of both lower sills damaged

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2013 91,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Both Rear Tyre Sidewalls Badly perished

Bottom lower sills corroded

Bottoms of both lower sills damaged

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

NSR NSF OSF Tyre Valves Perished

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 84,911 miles

BOTH LOWER SILLS CORRODED

BOTTOMS OF BOTH LOWER SILLS DAMAGED

Oil leak

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER SWIVEL JOINTS

Pass 15 Jun 2011 76,060 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 64,495 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall scuffed

n/s/r tyre valve cracked

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

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

both front tyre sidewalls scuffed

wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Fail 21 Jun 2010 64,495 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

both front tyre sidewalls scuffed

n/s/r fog light n/w

n/s/r tyre sidewall scuffed

n/s/r tyre valve cracked

wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Fail 9 Oct 2009 58,454 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front bake discs lipped

Pass 9 Oct 2009 58,454 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front bake discs lipped

Pass 16 Oct 2008 48,905 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 48,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 39,169 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 39,168 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 NRO is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 NRO, 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 NRO is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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