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HG54 RDY

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

126,002 mi
Last recorded126,002 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 126,002 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 19 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 23 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 21 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 122,354 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes near joiners (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s near bump stops corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 122,341 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes near joiners (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s near bump stops corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 118,583 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis top rail corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 116,256 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 113,275 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 110,760 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 107,916 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 104,501 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 100,357 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 97,819 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 94,674 miles

general condition represents age of vehicle

Pass 19 Sep 2014 91,317 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 86,682 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 83,859 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 81,114 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 78,677 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 76,424 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 73,654 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 73,622 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

play in both rear halfshafts

Pass 20 Dec 2007 65,865 miles

Oil leak

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 19 Dec 2007 65,863 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

slight play in offside of steering rack

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 RDY is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RDY, 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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What year was HG54 RDY registered?

HG54 RDY is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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The MOT history for HG54 RDY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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