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BA04 LKM

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

165,319 mi
Last recorded165,319 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 LKM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 165,319 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Fail 9 Mar 2018 165,319 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Pass 8 Mar 2017 157,588 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion corner (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion above axle (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2016 148,810 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 148,767 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 137,473 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 137,470 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 126,675 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 117,616 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 109,027 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 109,027 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 94,673 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 83,122 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 83,122 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 73,312 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 73,312 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 51,921 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight axle endfloat in both rear wheels

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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BA04 LKM is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver 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 BA04 LKM, 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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BA04 LKM is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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