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CA54 BYK

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,305 mi
Last recorded149,305 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 BYK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 149,305 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corroding

under vehicle corrosion

Fail 24 Jul 2026 149,288 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front brake pipe corroding

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2025 144,605 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 141,009 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 137,340 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 137,299 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill holed and rear inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear under sills corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side and near side outer sills holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 133,765 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear into flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

both outer sills corroded

off side and near side rear inner sills holed /not in prescribed area or load bearing

under vehicle corrosion

Fail 20 Jul 2022 133,670 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear into flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

both outer sills corroded

off side and near side rear inner sills holed /not in prescribed area or load bearing

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2021 130,043 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes into flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 126,233 miles

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE HAS BEEN UNDER SEALED

Fail 20 Jul 2020 126,172 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE HAS BEEN UNDER SEALED

Pass 24 Oct 2017 118,722 miles

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

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2016 113,511 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 113,484 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both under sills and step corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both off side and near side inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 106,913 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 98,605 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 92,532 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 92,524 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 83,079 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2012 83,076 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2011 76,098 miles

Coolant leak

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 25 Nov 2010 69,419 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 60,666 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009 60,604 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 52,922 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 46,705 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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CA54 BYK is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CA54 BYK, 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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CA54 BYK is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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