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FT04 LKV

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

109,554 mi
Last recorded109,554 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 LKV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 109,554 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside chassis corroded

Nearside step sill corroded

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Front mirror cover missing

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside chassis corroede

Offside seat cover worn away

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 29 Aug 2019 109,409 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside chassis corroded

Nearside step sill corroded

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Front mirror cover missing

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside chassis corroede

Offside seat cover worn away

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2018 102,971 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Wing holed and corroded

Nearside Rear Out riggers holed and corroded x3

Nearside Rear Sideboards holed and corroed

Offside Front Outer Wing holed and corroded

Offside Front Seat swab damaged

Offside Rear Out riggers holed and corroded x3

Offside Rear Sideboards holed and corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tailgate slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Tail gate corroded and holed insecure on latches and hinges

Fail 1 Aug 2018 102,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wing to shocker (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Step sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wing to shocker (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Side of cab holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Step sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Under step sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure And nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body component likely to become detached Front mud flap (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm And under inflated (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Wing holed and corroded

Nearside Rear Out riggers holed and corroded x3

Nearside Rear Sideboards holed and corroed

Offside Front Outer Wing holed and corroded

Offside Front Seat swab damaged

Offside Rear Out riggers holed and corroded x3

Offside Rear Sideboards holed and corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tailgate slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Tail gate corroded and holed insecure on latches and hinges

Fail 30 Jun 2017

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings hinge (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 99,898 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both nsr tyres nailed

Fail 10 Jun 2016 99,891 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both nsr tyres nailed

Pass 30 Mar 2015 94,485 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 94,485 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

n/s mirror insecure

o/s outer step sill

Pass 14 Jul 2014 92,987 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 92,986 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

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)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 90,402 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

two front arm back bushes worn

Pass 25 Jun 2012 84,459 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 84,454 miles

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

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 71,736 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 71,735 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 63,510 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 53,168 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 44,022 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 44,021 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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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FT04 LKV is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 FT04 LKV, 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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FT04 LKV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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