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EK04 RKA

2004 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,068 mi
Last recorded137,068 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 RKA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2019 137,068 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 131,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion cill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer wall.

Fail 8 Feb 2018 131,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion cill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer wall.

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 128,946 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner seal but not with in 30 cm of suspension mounts (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner seal corroded but not with in 30 cm of suspension mounts (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 123,675 miles

Nearside Rear seal corroded but not with in 30cm suspension mount

Offside inner seal corroded but not with in of any suspension mounts

Pass 18 Mar 2015 119,271 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 113,714 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 108,468 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 102,997 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 97,658 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 91,680 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 91,680 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 86,122 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 72,718 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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EK04 RKA is a 2004 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EK04 RKA, 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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EK04 RKA is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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