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FN54 KNU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

227,845 mi
Last recorded227,845 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN54 KNU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 227,845 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 227,822 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 226,957 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 225,696 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 219,482 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 212,576 miles

Centre rear prop shaft support bearing major play

Nearside door step corrodded

Nearside inner rackend play

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside door step corrodded

corrosion to chassis

Fail 12 Feb 2016 212,574 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Centre rear prop shaft support bearing major play

Nearside door step corrodded

Nearside inner rackend play

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside door step corrodded

corrosion to chassis

Pass 6 Feb 2015 199,892 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

corrosion to under side

Pass 30 Jan 2014 187,908 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

nsf top cab marker lens missing

nsr inner tyre flat

osf top cab marker not working

Fail 28 Jan 2014 187,896 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

nsf top cab marker lens missing

nsr inner tyre flat

osf top cab marker not working

Fail 13 Jan 2014 187,240 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

n/s inner rear tyre flat

Pass 28 Jan 2013 169,170 miles

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

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

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

rear propshaft centre bearing worn

top cab marker lights not working

Pass 20 Jan 2012 154,103 miles

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

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

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

both front top marker lights and nearside front not working

Fail 16 Jan 2012 153,901 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front top marker lights and nearside front not working

Pass 20 Jan 2011 134,368 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

handbrake cable chaffing

n/s/r mud gaurd loose

Fail 13 Jan 2011 134,041 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

handbrake cable chaffing

n/s/r mud gaurd loose

Pass 1 Dec 2009 117,723 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front side marker lamp not working

Pass 30 Dec 2008 112,392 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 112,392 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 66,765 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 65,857 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 KNU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KNU, 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 KNU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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