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HJ54 LHW

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

184,523 mi
Last recorded184,523 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 184,523 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s chassis throughout vehicle corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 184,489 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s chassis throughout vehicle corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 177,264 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 177,264 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 169,635 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 155,172 miles

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2013 155,172 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2012 143,283 miles

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

corrosion offside front inner sill outside of prescribed areas

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight damage nearside door mirror, not likely to cause injury

Fail 12 Apr 2012 143,277 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

corrosion offside front inner sill outside of prescribed areas

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight damage nearside door mirror, not likely to cause injury

Pass 15 Apr 2011 130,230 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low

pasenger seatbelt fraying

Fail 16 Feb 2011 130,230 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

o/s wiper not positioned correctly on windscreen

o/s/f tyre wearing low

passenger seatbelt fraying

Pass 2 Nov 2010 128,260 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 128,260 miles

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

uneven wear on front tyres

Fail 24 Aug 2009 103,473 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

near side fronr tyre has cut on outer side wall

Pass 24 Aug 2009 103,473 miles

near side fronr tyre has cut on outer side wall

Pass 5 Aug 2008 85,096 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 73,951 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 73,951 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

crack in zone b of windscreen not over 40mm

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 LHW is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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