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BX04 KOU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,869 mi
Last recorded118,869 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 118,869 miles

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

Front nearside and offside inner arch areas corroding

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wiper blades deteriorating nearside and offside

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

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

Offside long view mirror broken

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

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

centre prop shaft bearing deteriorated

corrosion to rear of cab

exhaust silencers deteriorating

nearside and offside wing mirror cases damaged

turbo inter cooler damaged

Fail 6 Sep 2017 118,853 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner step area's marked in yellow (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area's marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area's (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement & offside rear 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play & dust cover deteriorating (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in propshaft centre bearing second bearing ()

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

corrosion to offside inner step area's

corrosion to rear of cab area's

exhaust centre box outer skin deteriorating

offside lower/long view mirror glass damaged

oil/coolant residue engine area's

Pass 19 Aug 2016 118,488 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner step area (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel & parking brake efficiency only just met (3.1.6b)

Play in propshaft centre bearing second bearing ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to nearside front inner arch areas

corrosion to offside front outer arch/sill areas & rear of cab

nearside front & offside front wishbone rear bushes cracking/perishing

offside lower mirror glass damaged

Fail 19 Aug 2016 118,484 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner step area marked in yellow (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner step area (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel & parking brake efficiency only just met (3.1.6b)

Play in propshaft centre bearing second bearing ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to nearside front inner arch areas

corrosion to offside front outer arch/sill areas & rear of cab

nearside front & offside front wishbone rear bushes cracking/perishing

offside lower mirror glass damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2015 103,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 103,109 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 90,150 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 75,452 miles

slight oil leak from engine area

Fail 4 Jul 2013 75,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 3 Jul 2012 60,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Oil leak

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

near side front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 8 Jul 2011 46,844 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 40,579 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 40,579 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2009 34,611 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 28,537 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 21,433 miles

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 KOU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KOU, 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 KOU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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