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EY04 KTJ

2004 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

435,052 mi
Last recorded435,052 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY04 KTJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 435,052 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 435,017 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Step to inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Step to inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 432,832 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

brake pipes starting to corroded

nearside front step area corroded

offside front step area corrroded

Fail 22 Oct 2014 432,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Bonnet release mechansism faulty

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2013 429,059 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 418,776 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 418,776 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 394,247 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 394,247 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 378,488 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 373,378 miles

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

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

slight play in both rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 22 Oct 2009 342,759 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 342,759 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Belt not running true on alternator

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

N/S handbrake cable partially seized

N/S/F fod light n/w

Pass 24 Sep 2008 270,787 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 210,700 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 210,700 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

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

Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 142,209 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 73,301 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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EY04 KTJ is a 2004 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EY04 KTJ, 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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EY04 KTJ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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