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HG54 VUK

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

101,180 mi
Last recorded101,180 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 101,180 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

General underside corrosion

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

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

Rear corrosion to tipper bed

slight power steering rack leak

Fail 11 Mar 2026 101,180 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

General underside corrosion

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

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

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

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

Rear corrosion to tipper bed

slight power steering rack leak

Pass 28 Feb 2025 99,243 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside headlamp damaged

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

general corrosion to chassis rails

general corrosion to rear bed

general underside corrosion

Fail 17 Feb 2025 99,234 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside headlamp damaged

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

general corrosion to chassis rails

general corrosion to rear bed

general underside corrosion

handbrake travel high

Pass 31 Jan 2024 97,864 miles

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

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

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

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

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

general underside corrosion

park brake travel high

Fail 12 Jan 2024 97,860 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

general underside corrosion

handbrake travel high

Pass 9 Aug 2022 95,500 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner heavy corrosion to sill

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

park brake travel high

Fail 9 Aug 2022 95,500 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner heavy corrosion to sill

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

park brake travel high

Pass 28 Jul 2021 93,609 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front indicater lens repaird with tape

Oil leak, but not excessive heavy corrosion to outer and under sills (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

heavy corrosion to outer and under sills

offside mirror cassing missing

Pass 23 Jan 2020 88,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer heavy corrosion to sill

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner heavy corrosion to sill

Offside Outer corrosion to sill

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 88,672 miles

Driver's door catch insecure corroded (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Front passenger door catch insecure corroded (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer heavy corrosion to sill

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner heavy corrosion to sill

Offside Outer corrosion to sill

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 85,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear heavy corrosion to outer sill

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front heavy corrosion to inner sill

Offside damage to side repeater

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 83,864 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 83,864 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 81,295 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 81,295 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 80,715 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 80,704 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 78,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2014 78,729 miles

Centre Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hand-brake cable fouling on nearside rear inner tyre .

offside rear inner tyre flat // punctured .

Pass 16 Nov 2012 77,884 miles

leaf spring bushes slightly worn

slight play in anti roll bar bushes and links

Pass 8 Dec 2011 69,333 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 69,333 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 55,547 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 55,546 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 50,034 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 46,109 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 34,853 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 VUK is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 VUK, 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 VUK is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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