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CA54 BYU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

191,416 mi
Last recorded191,416 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2022 191,416 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front both head light slight damage

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 186,671 miles

drivers step holed

nearside front indicator lens damaged

Fail 14 Jan 2021 186,659 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

drivers step holed

nearside front indicator lens damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2019 181,835 miles

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

general corrosion to under body

Fail 14 Dec 2019 181,835 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

general corrosion to under body

Pass 7 Dec 2018 179,866 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front no plate cracked

Nearside door mirror cover missing

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear crossmember has corrosion

Rear exhaust hanger corroded and weakened

centre exhaust outer casings deteriorated

inner sills have corrosion

Fail 4 Dec 2018 179,860 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front no plate cracked

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

Nearside door mirror cover missing

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear crossmember has corrosion

Rear exhaust hanger corroded and weakened

centre exhaust outer casings deteriorated

inner sills have corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2017 178,274 miles

Nearside DOOR MIRROR COVER MISSING

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

centre silencer outer casing corroded and deteriorated

n/s and o/s front wheel bearings slightly noisey

rear exhaust hanger corroded and weakened

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 20 Nov 2017 178,274 miles

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

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

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

Nearside DOOR MIRROR COVER MISSING

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

centre silencer outer casing corroded and deteriorated

n/s and o/s front wheel bearings slightly noisey

rear exhaust hanger corroded and weakened

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2016 175,541 miles

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

Nearside Front door mirror cover missing

o/s front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 16 Nov 2016 175,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber PA on outer chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front door mirror cover missing

o/s front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 2 Dec 2015 174,506 miles

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

Offside Front seat adjusters/ runners have slight wear

Slight corrosion on chassis

engine oil / antifreeze leak

Pass 15 Nov 2014 156,101 miles

N/S/F wheel bearing has slight noise

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2014 156,101 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

N/S/F wheel bearing has slight noise

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 138,354 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front no plate cracked

n/s door mirror plastic cover missing

Fail 9 Nov 2013 138,210 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front no plate cracked

n/s door mirror plastic cover missing

rear exhaust hanger rubber deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2012 122,089 miles

Chassis slightly corroded

N/S/F Tyre perrishing and worn close to limit on outer edge

N/S/F door mirror back casing missing

O/S/F Tyre has slight perrishing on outer sidewall and screw in tred

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Slight damp patch on fuel tank breather pipe

engine oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2012 122,089 miles

Chassis slightly corroded

N/S/F Tyre perrishing and worn close to limit on outer edge

N/S/F door mirror back casing missing

O/S/F Tyre has slight perrishing on outer sidewall and screw in tred

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Slight damp patch on fuel tank breather pipe

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2011 105,109 miles

n/s door mirror plastic cover missing

Pass 3 Dec 2010 87,624 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

plastic cover missing from n/s front door mirror

Fail 3 Dec 2010 87,624 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

plastic cover missing from n/s front door mirror

Pass 4 Dec 2009 71,085 miles

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

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 26 Nov 2009 70,864 miles

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 27 Nov 2008 57,957 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 57,957 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 45,049 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 BYU 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 53.8%.

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

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