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HJ54 YVM

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

259,248 mi
Last recorded259,248 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 259,248 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 259,248 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength forward (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rearward (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rearward (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

n/s inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2017 240,011 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 240,011 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 218,578 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 218,578 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users pattern (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 198,873 miles

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2015 198,873 miles

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

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

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2014 181,200 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 181,200 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 166,414 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 147,170 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 147,168 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 136,924 miles

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

Oil Level low

Spare Wheel missing

Pass 1 Nov 2010 121,887 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 121,756 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 103,173 miles

oil leak from gearbox

slight damage to nearside morror

Fail 28 Sep 2009 103,173 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak from gearbox

slight damage to nearside morror

Pass 7 Oct 2008 70,186 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 53,515 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 52,810 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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 YVM is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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