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AK04 KDU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

165,613 mi
Last recorded165,613 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 KDU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 165,613 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 165,607 miles

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings all marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 155,299 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 155,289 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 May 2016 153,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength rear leaf spring mount chassis and outriggers (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan / inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan / inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired front Leaf spring mount on chassis / outriggers (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis / floor pan (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Front corrosion to chassis and inner wing under bonnet

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Rear wheel studs not long enough nearside and offside

Pass 23 Apr 2015 144,015 miles

both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 21 May 2014 136,408 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 136,408 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 136,404 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 111,212 miles

front pades look low on o/s/f

hand brake hi

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2013 111,212 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front pades look low on o/s/f

hand brake hi

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2012 89,676 miles

exhaust system corroded

hand brake level high

under vehicle corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2012 89,676 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system corroded

hand brake level high

under vehicle corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2011 71,155 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 71,155 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust system corroded

rear brke pipes are starting to corrode

under vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 28 Apr 2010 64,981 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 54,160 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 54,160 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 39,149 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 28,198 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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AK04 KDU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 KDU, 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 KDU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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