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CU04 FKM

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

165,959 mi
Last recorded165,959 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 FKM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 165,959 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer (4.1.E.2b)

o/s/r light damage

o/s/r wheel arch damage

Fail 4 Aug 2016 165,947 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm o/s and n/s (4.1.E.2b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Obligatory mirror missing inside (8.1.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear cover missing (1.1.C.1f)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer (4.1.E.2b)

o/s/r light damage

o/s/r wheel arch damage

Pass 30 Jul 2015 161,568 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2015 161,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2014 154,777 miles

wear in brake pedal antislip

Pass 30 Jul 2013 153,656 miles

wear in brake pedal antislip

Pass 30 Jul 2012 149,111 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 149,111 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 141,117 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 141,117 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2010 132,323 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 132,323 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 124,536 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 124,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.6)

Nearside Front wheel bearing feels rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

number plate light dimly lit

Pass 9 Jan 2008 109,055 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 109,055 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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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CU04 FKM 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 56.3%.

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 CU04 FKM, 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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CU04 FKM is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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