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EX04 KOV

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,707 mi
Last recorded177,707 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 KOV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 177,707 miles

Evidence of underseal

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Handbrake just met limit. Adjustment required.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Reverse lamp inoperative

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Underbody surface and general corrosion.

Fail 2 Sep 2025 177,707 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Evidence of underseal

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Handbrake just met limit. Adjustment required.

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Reverse lamp inoperative

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Underbody surface and general corrosion.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 177,706 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 177,706 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 177,706 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 177,706 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2022 177,701 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2022 177,701 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2021 177,698 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

high levels of corrosion under vehicle

Pass 8 Aug 2019 176,908 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 176,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 176,295 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2018 176,295 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2017 174,870 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

front number plate damaged

nearside and offside front inner wings corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2016 173,520 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 167,736 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 15 Jul 2014 157,143 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2013 138,330 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 124,278 miles

BRAKE VAC PUMP LEAKING OIL

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 112,026 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 111,984 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 98,663 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 84,126 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 84,126 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 68,172 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 60,071 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 53,654 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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EX04 KOV is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EX04 KOV, 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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EX04 KOV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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