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HG54 UWM

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

228,859 mi
Last recorded228,859 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 228,859 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Vehicle underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 25 May 2016 210,263 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 201,183 miles

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

power steering pipe corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2015 201,183 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

drivers sill corroded

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 27 May 2014 200,767 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edges

Fail 22 May 2014 200,767 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure 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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Feb 2014 197,416 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 197,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 187,219 miles

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

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Fail 8 May 2012 169,777 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag light on

Pass 8 May 2012 169,777 miles

air bag light on

Pass 11 Mar 2011 148,281 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 130,889 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 130,887 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 112,313 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 88,252 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 88,252 miles

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Nearside seatbelt fluffed frayed and buckle damaged

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 UWM is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UWM, 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 UWM is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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