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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))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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))
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
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
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
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
Brake pipe slightly chafed Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
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)
ENGINE SPANNER LIGHT ON
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
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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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