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HJ54 UHL

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

143,753 mi
Last recorded143,753 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 UHL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 143,753 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 139,099 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 139,090 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 134,989 miles

Offside Rear inner chassis corroded

inner sills corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2018 130,593 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 130,525 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 122,332 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill rusty

Offside Rear chassis leg rusty

Pass 31 Aug 2016 116,857 miles

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

Offside Rear chassis rail corroded

nearside outer and inner sill corroding

Pass 22 Aug 2015 110,372 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 98,128 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 75,772 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 63,932 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 50,804 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 43,403 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 37,500 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 30,156 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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HJ54 UHL is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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