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DU04 KXT

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

168,243 mi
Last recorded168,243 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 KXT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 168,243 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 165,088 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive front under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 165,088 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive front under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 165,078 miles

Front All outline marker lamps not working top of cab (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside All outline marker lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. adjuster will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks under vehicle (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high rectified (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive front under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 165,029 miles

All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high will not adjust -loose inside housing (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail second bearing (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured cable for tail lift (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low rectified (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Aug 2017 153,512 miles

Both front upper cab marker lamps not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center exhaust pipe not secured tightly to catalytic converter but not leaking excessively (7.1.2)

Nearside amber marker lamps not working

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

Offside amber marker lamps not working

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum

center prop shaft support bearing worn/ loose

Fail 17 Aug 2017 153,503 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Tyre fouling hand brake cable (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords also exposed in multiple deep cuts/ gashes in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking Brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Both front upper cab marker lamps not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center exhaust pipe not secured tightly to catalytic converter but not leaking excessively (7.1.2)

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

Nearside amber marker lamps not working

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside amber marker lamps not working

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum

center prop shaft support bearing worn/ loose

Pass 3 Aug 2016 138,309 miles

Both front wiper blades split on ends

Coolant reservoir was empty - Topped up with water

Front number plate deteriorated

Nearside front brake disc slight judder

Nearside front shock absorber leaking slightly

Nearside rear anti roll 'd' mount bush worn

Nearside rear inner tyre wearing low on edges

Nearside rear outer tyre worn low

Offside front outer track rod end has developed slight play

Offside front window not working

Oil leak

starter motor faulty

Fail 25 Jul 2016 138,284 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both front wiper blades split on ends

Coolant reservoir was empty - Topped up with water

Front number plate deteriorated

Nearside front brake disc slight judder

Nearside front shock absorber leaking slightly

Nearside rear anti roll 'd' mount bush worn

Nearside rear inner tyre wearing low on edges

Nearside rear outer tyre worn low

Offside front outer track rod end has developed slight play

Offside front window not working

Oil leak

starter motor faulty

Pass 21 Jul 2015 116,619 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 116,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 109,012 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 109,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 105,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside front and nearside front under wheel arch brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2010 96,222 miles

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

n/s/f tyre is worn on edges

o/s/f tyre is worn on inside edge

Fail 21 Apr 2010 96,222 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

n/s/f tyre is worn on edges

o/s/f tyre is worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Oct 2009 88,155 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2009 88,152 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 74,387 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 56,757 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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DU04 KXT 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 DU04 KXT, 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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DU04 KXT is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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