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HJ54 LHK

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

156,665 mi
Last recorded156,665 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 LHK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 156,665 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 156,661 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

with sidelights on and brakes applied reverse lights coming on

Pass 16 Jan 2015 145,861 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear chassis legs corroding

centre exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

near side rear outer body sill corroded and holed but not in prescribed area

off side front inner wing corroding

off side front outer body sill panel dented and corroded but not holed

Fail 16 Jan 2015 145,861 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear chassis legs corroding

centre exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

near side rear outer body sill corroded and holed but not in prescribed area

off side front inner wing corroding

off side front outer body sill panel dented and corroded but not holed

Pass 20 Jan 2014 141,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 141,804 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 137,677 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 137,677 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 136,823 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

o/s/sill damaged

Pass 13 Dec 2011 124,378 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 106,271 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 86,052 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 86,052 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 74,831 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 74,831 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 55,307 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 55,307 miles

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

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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HJ54 LHK is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 HJ54 LHK, 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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HJ54 LHK is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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