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CE54 DMU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

214,630 mi
Last recorded214,630 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 DMU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 214,630 miles

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

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

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

rear seats removed

Fail 12 Sep 2017 214,630 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing rear (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing rear (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 188,486 miles

vehicle body covered outside and underside in surface corrosion

Fail 5 Sep 2016 188,486 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt seats and seatbelts in poor condition (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 172,392 miles

corrosion on underside and on sills and arches

oil leak on engine

Pass 31 Jul 2014 154,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 154,872 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 136,205 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

both rear chassi legs by bump stops starting to corrode

fuel tank damp

Fail 19 Jun 2013 136,205 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

both rear chassi legs by bump stops starting to corrode

fuel tank damp

Pass 6 Jul 2012 119,402 miles

lower suspension arm rear bushes perished

oil leak on engine around gearbox

rear seat bench second row backs ripped

slight damage on drivers seat belt not bad enough to fail

slight dampness around nearside rear brake drum

Fail 5 Jul 2012 119,397 miles

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

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

lower suspension arm rear bushes perished

oil leak on engine around gearbox

rear seat bench second row backs ripped

slight damage on drivers seat belt not bad enough to fail

slight dampness around nearside rear brake drum

Pass 14 Jul 2011 99,105 miles

slight play offside front track rod end

Pass 19 Jul 2010 85,295 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 78,412 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 70,523 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 55,944 miles

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

driver washer jet not directed on to screen

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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CE54 DMU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 CE54 DMU, 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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CE54 DMU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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