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DF04 KAX

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

178,987 mi
Last recorded178,987 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 KAX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 178,987 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 173,041 miles

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

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

Nearside Front cut on sidewall

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 173,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seat mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front cut on sidewall

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 163,827 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion on nearside inner sill

Corrosion on offside rear sill

Exhaust corroded on outter skin

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 163,827 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion on nearside inner sill

Corrosion on offside rear sill

Exhaust corroded on outter skin

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 151,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 138,679 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s rear inner quater panel corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2013 138,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s rear inner quater panel corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2011 128,878 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 112,106 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 108,190 miles

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 88,289 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 66,415 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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DF04 KAX is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 DF04 KAX, 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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DF04 KAX is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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