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BT54 KKU

2004 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

144,237 mi
Last recorded144,237 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 KKU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 144,237 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central exhaust box corroded

Nearside Front Slight corrosion, on the inside, cab step.

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both N/S & O/S (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

body panel has some corrosion patches

Pass 17 May 2018 143,506 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight play in inner track rod arm

Fail 14 May 2018 143,506 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp misty (1.8.A.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven nearside grabbing (3.7.B.2)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight play in inner track rod arm

Pass 3 May 2017 142,444 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, unable to inspect over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear inner arches (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 May 2017 142,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure Nearside and offside (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, unable to inspect over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear inner arches (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 138,451 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Movement in drivers seat

NSF chassis, rear chassis, rear wheelarches, crossmember corroded

NSR and OSR wheels end float

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

OSF tyre worn on outer edges

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Play in ns and os steering rack

Fail 28 Apr 2016 138,445 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to step (5.2.6)

Engine oil leak

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Movement in drivers seat

NSF chassis, rear chassis, rear wheelarches, crossmember corroded

NSR and OSR wheels end float

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

OSF tyre worn on outer edges

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

PAS belt squealing

Play in ns and os steering rack

Pass 5 May 2015 134,133 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2015 134,133 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 120,313 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 120,313 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 114,024 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2012 113,937 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2011 104,026 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

offside nearside front discs wearing thin

Fail 1 Dec 2011 104,026 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

offside nearside front discs wearing thin

Pass 29 Nov 2010 98,867 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 98,677 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 77,651 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 77,651 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 70,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2008 70,242 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

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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BT54 KKU is a 2004 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 BT54 KKU, 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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BT54 KKU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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