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AK04 KCY

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

151,880 mi
Last recorded151,880 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 KCY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 151,880 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both inner wings front (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

all brake pipes heavily greased

corrosion through out vehicle

damp around o/s rear drum

n/s inner rack joint

o/s front tyre age cracking

oil leak

slight earth fault n/s rear

Fail 27 Oct 2017 151,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded behind wheel and above several places (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner door step several places (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner door step several places (5.2.6)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both inner wings front (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

all brake pipes heavily greased

corrosion through out vehicle

damp around o/s rear drum

n/s inner rack joint

o/s front tyre age cracking

oil leak

slight earth fault n/s rear

Pass 26 Oct 2016 139,225 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 139,225 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 131,538 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floors welded and corroding (2.4.A.3)

all brake pipes greased

Fail 22 Oct 2015 131,538 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floors welded and corroding (2.4.A.3)

all brake pipes greased

Pass 17 Oct 2014 121,851 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2014 121,851 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 112,817 miles

as previous test

Fail 15 Oct 2013 112,816 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exh corroded

sign of underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2012 103,843 miles

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

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 14 Oct 2011 95,210 miles

as before

Fail 11 Oct 2011 95,205 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

rear boarded out

Pass 8 Oct 2010 84,714 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 73,563 miles

both wipers split but stinn clearing screen

offside mirror glass crackes but nor seriously impeeding rear view

Pass 13 Oct 2008 62,410 miles

offside front door mirror cracked but not affecting rear view

Pass 16 Oct 2007 50,160 miles

off side wing mirror cracked

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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AK04 KCY is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AK04 KCY, 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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AK04 KCY is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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