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HJ04 MTE

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

265,674 mi
Last recorded265,674 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 MTE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 265,674 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 265,655 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 259,787 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 162,797 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 153,381 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 143,164 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 130,771 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 130,771 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 114,371 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 104,619 miles

o/s/r & o/s/f & n/s/f tyres cut badley

Fail 9 Dec 2008 94,902 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 94,902 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 85,566 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 64,305 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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HJ04 MTE is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJ04 MTE, 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 HJ04 MTE registered?

HJ04 MTE is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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