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HJ54 WCA

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 WCA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

chassis corroded

lower sills corroded

sills corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2024

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

chassis corroded

lower sills corroded

sills corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2021 114,097 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Boths sides ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 110,769 miles

Both rear chassis corroded

Noise from offside rear brake

Fail 20 Nov 2020 110,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both rear chassis corroded

Noise from offside rear brake

Pass 18 May 2019 101,097 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 96,757 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Apr 2018 96,415 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 91,684 miles

Offside Rear outer sill corroded but outside of a prescribed area

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 91,420 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear outer sill corroded but outside of a prescribed area

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 87,622 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Outer sill corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2015 84,831 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 83,304 miles

brake pedal rubber is worn but still has anti-slip

outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre is cracking

signs ofcorrosion starting to both outer sills

Fail 2 May 2014 83,304 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

brake pedal rubber is worn but still has anti-slip

outer sidewall of offside rear tyre is cracking

signs ofcorrosion starting to both outer sills

Pass 9 May 2013 81,030 miles

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

brake pedal rubber is worn but still has anti-slip

signs of corrosion starting to o/s outer sill

slight play found at n/s end of steering rack

Pass 8 Feb 2012 76,214 miles

brake pedal rubber worn but still has anti-slip

Fail 7 Feb 2012

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pedal rubber worn but still has anti-slip

mileage not displayed

Pass 6 Sep 2011 75,066 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 75,066 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 63,381 miles

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

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2009 51,717 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

travel on handbrake

Pass 5 Sep 2008 37,475 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 32,779 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 WCA is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HJ54 WCA, 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 WCA is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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