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HG54 RHZ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,048 mi
Last recorded166,048 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 166,048 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

under surface corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 24 Sep 2018 164,616 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 164,610 miles

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

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

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

Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 161,902 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 156,819 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both main pipes front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Door step has surface corrosion.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Door step has surface corrosion.

Fail 28 Jan 2017 156,819 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both main pipes front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Door step has surface corrosion.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Door step has surface corrosion.

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 153,095 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 153,095 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 148,253 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 148,253 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 140,381 miles

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 124,165 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 124,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 112,017 miles

under side of van wet / snow when tested

Fail 7 Jan 2011 112,017 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under side of van wet / snow when tested

Pass 11 Nov 2009 101,854 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 92,111 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 77,105 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 RHZ is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RHZ, 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 RHZ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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