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HG54 RFE

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,111 mi
Last recorded101,111 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 101,111 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 133,234 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 126,729 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 121,478 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 118,047 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 118,047 miles

Central Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 114,517 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 112,262 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Step (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 112,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Step (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 108,137 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2016 108,137 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 104,538 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 104,537 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

handbrake travel

Pass 6 Dec 2013 99,543 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 96,179 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 91,839 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 91,839 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front discs lipped

Pass 2 Dec 2010 81,871 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 81,871 miles

Nearside Inner Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 75,099 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 75,099 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 67,117 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 67,033 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 57,640 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2007 57,640 miles

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

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

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

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 RFE 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 RFE, 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 RFE is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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