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BT04 AKU

2004 Ford Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

107,738 mi
Last recorded107,738 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Motor Caravan66,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 AKU
MakeFord
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 107,738 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025 107,736 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 104,898 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s outer chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 104,893 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s outer chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 101,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2022
Pass 26 Jul 2021 96,565 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 95,600 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 95,353 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 95,289 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 95,289 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 93,141 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 91,932 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 91,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 90,979 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 89,394 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 88,645 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 88,645 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 88,095 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 85,939 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2009 84,581 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 56,557 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 56,226 miles

nearside rear lamp repaired

How Reliable is the Ford Motor Caravan?

Based on 4,518 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
2,130
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 72
position lamp(s) not working 71
Registration plate lamp not working 65
fog lamp not working 59
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BT04 AKU is a 2004 Ford Motor Caravan in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2004 Ford Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 66,599 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT04 AKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BT04 AKU registered?

BT04 AKU is a 2004 Ford Motor Caravan, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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