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HG54 RKJ

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

159,488 mi
Last recorded159,488 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 RKJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 159,488 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL ()

Pass 15 Feb 2021 159,409 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL ()

Pass 31 May 2018 116,959 miles

drivers seatbelt starting to fray

general body corrosion

n/s front seatbelt starting to fray

n/s rear body mountain corroded

noise from rear diff and pinion bearing

o/s side position lamp insure and not working

slight damage to n/s wing mirror

slight oil leak

slight play to steering system

Fail 30 May 2018 116,959 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

drivers seatbelt starting to fray

general body corrosion

n/s front seatbelt starting to fray

n/s rear body mountain corroded

noise from rear diff and pinion bearing

o/s side position lamp insure and not working

slight damage to n/s wing mirror

slight oil leak

slight play to steering system

Pass 1 Jun 2017

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner + outer tyres ()

o/s inner sill corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2016 180,668 miles

Oil leak engine ()

temporary fixing to o/s front marker light

Fail 26 Sep 2016 180,650 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

temporary fixing to o/s front marker light

Pass 16 Sep 2015 169,083 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear most bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyres down to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

slight oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2015 169,083 miles

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

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake cable binding (3.5.1k)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear most bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyres down to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 150,198 miles

Front no plate damaged

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rust forming on nsr outer sill

Fail 18 Sep 2014 150,198 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front no plate damaged

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Osf roof light not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rust forming on nsr outer sill

Pass 1 Oct 2013 133,995 miles

Coolant level low

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 133,995 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Coolant level low

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 115,599 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

front brake discs lipped should take another set of pads

nail in n/s/r inner tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2011 98,995 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 98,995 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs lipped

front number plate damaged

long handbrake travel

slight binding to n/s/f brake

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 11 Oct 2010 85,233 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 85,233 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 67,796 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 67,796 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 58,157 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 58,157 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 47,876 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 RKJ is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 RKJ, 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 RKJ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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