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FN54 KPL

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

174,215 mi
Last recorded174,215 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN54 KPL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 174,215 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 169,524 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 10 May 2018 169,524 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 2 May 2017 161,458 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 154,753 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 154,753 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 147,052 miles

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

slight corrosion nearside rear outer sill and front inner sill

Pass 3 Jan 2014 136,533 miles

slight damage to near side rear wheelarch

slight play off side steering rack

Fail 31 Dec 2013 136,533 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

slight damage to near side rear wheelarch

slight play off side steering rack

Pass 28 Sep 2013 133,490 miles

windscreen damaged at bonnet line

Fail 27 Sep 2013 133,490 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

windscreen damaged at bonnet line

Pass 27 Sep 2012 120,506 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 120,506 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 105,289 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 105,289 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 91,854 miles

sills corroding

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Sep 2009 78,085 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 78,085 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 59,503 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 59,466 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 40,693 miles

front brake linnings getting low

Fail 1 Oct 2007 40,693 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake linnings getting low

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 KPL is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KPL, 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 KPL is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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