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FN54 KOD

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

89,713 mi
Last recorded89,713 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN54 KOD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 89,713 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 73,081 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 73,625 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Jun 2015 70,405 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust corroded

o/s and n/s/f lower arm rear bushes worn (no play)

under side of vehicle corroded including rear chassis rails, o/s/f inner wing at front corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2015 70,311 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 May 2014 66,407 miles

extensive corrosion on the underside of the vehicle. Remedial repairs are recommended

minor stonechip damage to the windowscreen

slight electrical fault on the offside rear sidelight

Fail 22 May 2014 66,364 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

both rear suspension bump stops are becoming detached

extensive corrosion on the underside of the vehicle. Remedial repairs are recommended

minor stonechip damage to the windowscreen

slight electrical fault on the offside rear sidelight

Pass 4 Jun 2013 62,027 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

corrosion on the underside of the vehicle which includes both inner, outer sills and door shuts. Remedial repairs are recommended

evidence of slight brake judder on the nearside front brake application

Fail 30 May 2013 61,984 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

corrosion on the underside of the vehicle which includes both inner, outer sills and door shuts. Remedial repairs are recommended

evidence of slight brake judder on the nearside front brake application

Pass 24 May 2012 57,587 miles

both front tyres have cuts in the tread areas

evidence of a slight difference of the increase/decrease rates on the rear roadwheels

evidence of slight brake judder on both front roadwheels.

extensive corrosion on the underside of the vehicle which includes both inner and outer sills. Remedial repairs are recommended

handbrake warning light appears not to be working

offside door shut is corroded

offside rear tyre is cracking on the sidewalls and tread area

Fail 24 May 2012 57,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres have cuts in the tread areas

evidence of a slight difference of the increase/decrease rates on the rear roadwheels

evidence of slight brake judder on both front roadwheels.

extensive corrosion on the underside of the vehicle which includes both inner and outer sills. Remedial repairs are recommended

handbrake warning light appears not to be working

offside door shut is corroded

offside rear tyre is cracking on the sidewalls and tread area

Pass 31 May 2011 50,435 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both sides front and middle of outer sills corroding.

Fail 24 May 2011 50,435 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both sides front and middle of outer sills corroding.

Pass 25 May 2010 43,528 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

light corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Pass 28 May 2009 37,998 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 37,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 31,035 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 31,035 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 KOD is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KOD, 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 KOD is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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