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CA54 GWD

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

189,402 mi
Last recorded189,402 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2019 189,402 miles

Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury side loading door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected 4 holes (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected leaf spring area 4 holes (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed side loading door (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis bump stop area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 183,900 miles

Surface corrosion rear chassis members

Pass 14 Nov 2017 181,355 miles

Nearside Rear wheel feels rough when rotated / rusty drum

Rear chassis o/s & n/s starting to split and corrode but not bad enough to be structural yet

o/s & n/s wishbone bushes starting to perish

oil leak

vehicle corroded underneath and around o's strut top

Fail 3 Nov 2017 181,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop missing (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel feels rough when rotated / rusty drum

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

o/s & n/s wishbone bushes starting to perish

oil leak

vehicle corroded underneath and around o's strut top

Pass 10 Mar 2017 180,281 miles

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

o/s & n/s rear sills starting to corrode but not structural

oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2016 177,330 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2015 174,050 miles

Inner edge worn both front tyres

Oil leak

Play in/out both sides rear axle at wheels

Steering column lower bearing worn

Fail 23 Jan 2015 174,029 miles

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

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

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

Inner edge worn both front tyres

Oil leak

Play in/out both sides rear axle at wheels

Steering column lower bearing worn

Pass 27 Jan 2014 171,723 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 24 Jan 2014 171,723 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Jan 2013 163,958 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2012 154,982 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both mirror covers temp repair

offside mirror glass cracked

spare tyre bold

Fail 31 Jan 2012 154,980 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both mirror covers temp repair

offside mirror glass cracked

spare tyre bold

Pass 29 Nov 2010 141,425 miles

n/s door mirror outer casing incomplete

Pass 25 Nov 2009 105,562 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 105,562 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

both headlamp aim only just in limit

brake pedal rubber slightly worn clutch pedal rubber excessively worn

front brake pads quite low

n/s door mirror glass cracked

o/s rear lense slightly damaged

rear exhaust rubber almost broken

some end play in both rear wheel bearings and or dif

Pass 17 Nov 2008 77,456 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 77,456 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 27 Nov 2007 60,003 miles

os rear back plate damp, ns door mirror backing cover missing.

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 GWD is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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