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HG54 RHE

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2024

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING & CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERSEALED (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERSEALED (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023

Central Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low WILL NOT AJUST (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 162,076 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 157,873 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 157,872 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 152,301 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER \ OUTER SILL CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 152,298 miles

Central Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine .9 LIMIT (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER \ OUTER SILL CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 145,811 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 145,800 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S & N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 140,855 miles

Offside Front Lower Small stone chip/crack windscreen

Offside Front Tyre worn to 0mm outer band...

Offside Rear Severe chassis corrosion at bump stop location

Pass 16 Sep 2016 138,216 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 138,206 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 135,999 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 135,998 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 131,180 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 125,706 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 121,336 miles

nearside front tyre perished and cracked between tread

Pass 26 Oct 2010 121,313 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 96,855 miles

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 RHE 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 59.1%.

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 RHE, 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 RHE is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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