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FN54 KNL

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

218,180 mi
Last recorded218,180 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN54 KNL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2020 218,180 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength foremost spring mounting in 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength foremost spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage loose at belt fixing onto seat (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view etching to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear tyres different sizes

offside sill panel damaged/distorted

Pass 23 Apr 2018 110,723 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Mar 2018 110,656 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front hanger mountain (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 86,538 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre low on tread

o/s c.c gaiter has slight split

Pass 22 Jul 2015 86,538 miles

n/s front tyre low on tread

o/s c.c gaiter has slight split

Pass 16 Jun 2014 79,403 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 71,083 miles

7 pin tow plug cover missing.

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 71,083 miles

7 pin tow plug cover missing.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 64,814 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 56,149 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 48,306 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 38,855 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 38,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 27,037 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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FN54 KNL is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FN54 KNL, 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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FN54 KNL is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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