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HJ54 YVA

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,712 mi
Last recorded156,712 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2017 156,712 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested excessive exhaust leak (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring hanger/rear cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring hanger/cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 143,591 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 138,032 miles

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

Drivers side front upper turret areas corroded.

Extensive welding repairs to both drivers and passengers inner sill areas front to rear.

Extensive welding repairs to both floor to wheel cover inside rear compartment.

Extensive welding repairs to both front step areas.

Extensive welding repairs to both rear inner wheel arch and chassis areas.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Surface corrosion to both front chassis and inner wing areas,

multiple stone chips in windscreen

Fail 3 Jul 2015 138,022 miles

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

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

Drivers side front upper turret areas corroded.

Extensive welding repairs to both drivers and passengers inner sill areas front to rear.

Extensive welding repairs to both floor to wheel cover inside rear compartment.

Extensive welding repairs to both front step areas.

Extensive welding repairs to both rear inner wheel arch and chassis areas.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Surface corrosion to both front chassis and inner wing areas,

Pass 23 Jun 2014 131,645 miles

Corrosion on front and rear brake pipes

Corrosion on sills and inner sills

Rear brake ballence poor

Severe corrosion on both door steps just outside seat belt prescriped areas

Fail 23 Jun 2014 131,645 miles

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

Corrosion on front and rear brake pipes

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Severe corrosion on both door steps just outside seat belt prescriped areas

Fail 6 Jun 2014 131,560 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Severe corrosion in door steps and sills on both sides. Just outside prescribed areas

Wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 7 Jun 2013 125,965 miles

Corrosion on door steps

Exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 4 Jun 2013 125,963 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion on door steps

Exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 22 Jun 2012 120,537 miles

NB Bad connection to off side rear lamp cluster

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 120,537 miles

NB Bad connection to off side rear lamp cluster

Pass 25 Jun 2011 114,023 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 94,900 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 79,433 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 65,076 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 40,135 miles

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

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 YVA is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 YVA, 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 YVA is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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