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BX04 KAU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

179,474 mi
Last recorded179,474 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 KAU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 179,474 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 178,606 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 177,615 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 176,157 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 107,565 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

various body bolts missing

Fail 29 Aug 2017 14,518 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position bolts at centre hinge loose (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure lower nut loose (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position bolts at front hinge loose (6.4.1)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front door sills, under sills, door steps... Both Sides (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing very worn

steering lock inoperative

Pass 31 Aug 2016 6,846 miles

Both door steps corroded outside prescribed areas.

Offside Front inner wing corroded outside prescribed areas.

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2016 6,846 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Both door steps corroded outside prescribed areas.

Offside Front inner wing corroded outside prescribed areas.

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2015 120,229 miles

Brake pipe slightly chafed Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 120,229 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly chafed Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 114,337 miles

ENGINE SPANNER LIGHT ON

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 3 Sep 2014 114,336 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

ENGINE SPANNER LIGHT ON

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 28 Feb 2014 108,680 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre prop shaft mount , rubber slightly worn

play in steering rack inner knuckle joint(s)

rear foot brakes slightly imbalanced

Pass 4 Mar 2013 98,895 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 98,895 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 84,221 miles

Crack at bottom of nearside of windscreen outside drivers view of the road.

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 84,221 miles

Crack at bottom of nearside of windscreen outside drivers view of the road.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 70,737 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 70,737 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 57,835 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 57,833 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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BX04 KAU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BX04 KAU, 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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BX04 KAU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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