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HG54 VTF

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

149,746 mi
Last recorded149,746 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 VTF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 149,746 miles

corrosion to step areas

general under-body corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2018 142,421 miles

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

Nearside cab step corroded

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both rear sections (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 133,676 miles

corrosion throughout vehicle.

Fail 11 Mar 2015 133,676 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion throughout vehicle.

Fail 19 Feb 2015 133,551 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

corrosion throughout vehicle.

Pass 19 Feb 2014 126,116 miles

corrosion to nearside and offside front inner wings,nearside and offside outer sills,nearside and offside undersills,offside rear inner wheel arch.

horn slightly harsh

nearside and offside front tyres approaching legal limit

offside rear tyre close to legal limit/worn on outer edge

Fail 17 Feb 2014 126,116 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to nearside and offside front inner wings,nearside and offside outer sills,nearside and offside undersills,offside rear inner wheel arch.

horn slightly harsh

nearside and offside front tyres approaching legal limit

offside rear tyre close to legal limit/worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Jan 2013 117,198 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 117,198 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear tyre on limit.

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 106,017 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

offside front seat belt webbing slight fraying

Pass 19 Jan 2012 106,017 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

offside front seat belt webbing slight fraying

Pass 3 Dec 2010 91,812 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 70,395 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 70,395 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 51,334 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 37,959 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 37,959 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VTF is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VTF, 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 VTF is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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