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AK04 KXL

2004 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

108,944 mi
Last recorded108,944 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 KXL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2019 108,944 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by front of rear spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 108,750 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 108,759 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis adjacent rear spring front mount (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 May 2016 104,770 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 104,770 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 104,770 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 99,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 18 Apr 2015 99,415 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 16 Apr 2014 93,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

engine oil leak

nsr inner sill has been repaired with sealer but not within a prescribed area

Fail 15 Apr 2014 93,800 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

engine oil leak

nsr inner sill has been repaired with sealer but not within a prescribed area

Pass 2 Mar 2013 84,454 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 80,516 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both sills damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2011 70,176 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both outer sills damaged

suspect slight noise front w/bearings

Fail 18 Mar 2011 69,944 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both outer sills damaged

suspect slight noise front w/bearings

Pass 6 Mar 2010 56,104 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 46,166 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 41,223 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 41,223 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 39,291 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 KXL is a 2004 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KXL, 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 KXL is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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