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CU04 FKX

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

121,372 mi
Last recorded121,372 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2018 121,372 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring on hub split (1.6 (e))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember at cable split point (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides cab floor at rear of seats (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis leg above front of fuel tank (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis crossmember at both sides close to rear spring front mt points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected no fluid and pipe burst (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose corroded such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.5 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed difficult to open from outside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inside arch small hole in chassis non prescribed area

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside wiper arm spindle badly worn

chassis at rear fuel tank mt point holed non prescribed area

clutch pedal anti slip pad badly split and adrift

Pass 12 Jun 2017 118,911 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

oil leak underside of engine

wipers streaky

Fail 8 Jun 2017 118,911 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 running from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

oil leak underside of engine

wipers streaky

Pass 13 Jun 2016 114,266 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 109,584 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber adrift

sweat at power steering pipes

Fail 15 Jun 2015 109,584 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber adrift

oil leak brake vacuum pump

sweat at power steering pipes

wipers poor

Pass 17 Jun 2014 102,992 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake pipes coated in grease

both front to rear brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 16 Nov 2012 85,958 miles

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

exhaust deteriated

nearside front top marker lamp not working

Fail 13 Nov 2012 85,956 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

exhaust deteriated

nearside front top marker lamp not working

Pass 6 Apr 2012 79,865 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

brake pedal anti slip pad split

clutch pedal anti slip pad worn smooth

nail in n/s rear inner tyre

outer skin of rear silencer corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2012 79,863 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

brake pedal anti slip pad split

clutch pedal anti slip pad worn smooth

nail in n/s rear inner tyre

outer skin of rear silencer corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2011 70,524 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Propshaft component defective

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

brake pedal anti slip pad split

clutch pedal anti slip pad worn smooth

o/s front wheel binding slightly

Pass 5 Apr 2011 70,524 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Propshaft component defective

brake pedal anti slip pad split

clutch pedal anti slip pad worn smooth

o/s front wheel binding slightly

Pass 9 Apr 2010 58,934 miles

bonnet dificult to open

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

prop shaft 2nd support bearig adrift

tail box outer skin coming off

windscreen cracked at drivers side but not in swept area not repairable

Fail 9 Apr 2010 58,933 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

bonnet dificult to open

front discs worn

prop shaft 2nd support bearig adrift

tail box outer skin coming off

windscreen cracked at drivers side but not in swept area not repairable

near side rearouter tyre has split around complete of tread

off side rear inner tyre flat

Pass 13 May 2009 51,272 miles

nearside rear antiroll bar link secured to antiroll bar with washers

Fail 13 May 2009 51,269 miles

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

all metal brake pipes underseale-so unable to fully check condition.

offside inner tyre soft+has screw in tread

Pass 7 Jul 2008 41,812 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 19,981 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 19,663 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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 FKX is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 FKX, 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 FKX is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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