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FG04 KBU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,740 mi
Last recorded127,740 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 KBU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 127,740 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Due to near side inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip and crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2021 127,737 miles

Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Centre - Jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS sensor, reluctor ring and or hub damaged or not in alignment. Road test reveals, braking system reluctant to work. IE ABS constantly working whilst driving (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose Inertia reel, detached (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber turret to inner arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel. Purely straight forward cable adjustment will do (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Passenger's seat insecure Bench seat not attached to floor (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Flexi hose mounting to shock absorber slightly loose (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Due to near side inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip and crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 118,172 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 102,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 90,530 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 90,527 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and puntured (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 79,320 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 77,646 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2014 76,453 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 76,453 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 71,900 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 71,900 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 63,687 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 55,751 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 55,668 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 55,668 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 55,075 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 55,074 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 54,915 miles

Front brake application uneven to 23% as the maximum permitted is 25% it is advised that the front brakes are checked

Pass 6 Mar 2008 48,664 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2008 48,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 38,552 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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FG04 KBU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FG04 KBU, 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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FG04 KBU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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