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HJ54 LHO

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

169,871 mi
Last recorded169,871 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 169,871 miles

Offside Front step corroded, but not excessive

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 169,868 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front step corroded, but not excessive

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 160,794 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front inner sills corroded not within prescribed area

both front inner wings corroded close to engine mounts

Fail 8 Oct 2015 160,764 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front inner sills corroded not within prescribed area

both front inner wings corroded close to engine mounts

Pass 11 Oct 2014 147,949 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 138,087 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 138,086 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake fluid level low

Pass 11 Sep 2012 126,971 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside mirror casing damaged

Fail 10 Sep 2012 126,971 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside mirror casing damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2011 116,579 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 104,903 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Sep 2010 104,903 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front wheel bearings

Pass 29 Sep 2009 94,995 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 94,994 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 94,994 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 83,774 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 83,486 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 68,533 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 68,533 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 LHO is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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