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HG54 XGF

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,358 mi
Last recorded161,358 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 161,358 miles

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

emits small amounts of white smoke when revved

nearside centre marker light damaged

Fail 14 May 2015 161,358 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

emits small amounts of white smoke when revved

nearside centre marker light damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2014 160,980 miles

both front tyres close to limit on inner edges (n/s/f on limit)

nearside rear tyre close to limit

rear leaf springs soft in operation

various points of surface corrosion to under side of vehicle noted

Fail 18 Mar 2014 160,957 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres close to limit on inner edges (n/s/f on limit)

nearside rear tyre close to limit

rear leaf springs soft in operation

various points of surface corrosion to under side of vehicle noted

Fail 26 Nov 2012 153,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

rear propshaft centre bearing worn

Pass 26 Nov 2012 153,610 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

rear propshaft centre bearing worn

Pass 31 Oct 2011 138,845 miles

n/s/f subframe rear bush starting to perish

n/s/r tyre down to 3mm advise

poss slight courseness starting on n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 23 Nov 2010 121,748 miles

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

excessively worn prop shaft centre mount

Pass 23 Nov 2010 121,748 miles

excessively worn prop shaft centre mount

Pass 25 Nov 2009 104,543 miles

front discs in poor condition

front pads on limit

damp round o/s rear back plate

n/s front tyre on limit of 1,6 mm on inner edge

o/s rear tyre on limit of 1.6mm

Pass 25 Nov 2008 82,708 miles

hub seal leak n/s/r

suspect start of w/cylinder leak o/s/r

Pass 26 Nov 2007 56,507 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 XGF is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XGF, 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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What year was HG54 XGF registered?

HG54 XGF is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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