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CE54 DSU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

184,772 mi
Last recorded184,772 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2019 184,772 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outrigger behind spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 174,271 miles

Nearside inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Offside outer sill slightly corroded

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

bottom of rear quarter panel corroded

nearside and offside rear chassis slightly corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2018 174,262 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Offside outer sill slightly corroded

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

bottom of rear quarter panel corroded

nearside and offside rear chassis slightly corroded

park brake lever long pull

Pass 9 Oct 2017 165,818 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing slight corrosion

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 7 Oct 2016 158,121 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

under side of vehicle slightly corroded several places

Fail 4 Oct 2016 158,094 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage quarter panel (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

under side of vehicle slightly corroded several places

Pass 21 Oct 2015 150,360 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Main front to rear brake pipes corroded

Offside and nearside front lower suspension arm bushes starting to perish

Stonechip damage to windscreen

Various oil leaks around engine

Fail 16 Oct 2015 150,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust system corroded

Main front to rear brake pipes corroded

Offside and nearside front lower suspension arm bushes starting to perish

Stonechip damage to windscreen

Various oil leaks around engine

Pass 8 Oct 2014 140,524 miles

MAIN FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES HAVE CORRODED SECTIONS.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS CORRODED.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS METAL OBJECT IN TREAD AND WORN ON INNER SIDEWALL.

OFFSIDE REAR NUMBER PLATE LAMP OPERATION DULL.

OIL LEAKS AROUND ENGINE ENGINE.

PARK-BRAKE OUT OF ADJUSTMENT AND CABLES PARTIALLY SEIZED.

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE SLIGHTLY DELAMINATED.

SLIGHT OIL LEAK AROUND STEERING RACK HIGH PRESSURE PIPES.

SMALL STONECHIP DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN AND WIPER BLADES SMEARING SCREEN.

VARIOUS UNDERSIDE SECTIONS HEAVILY CORRODED.

Pass 27 Nov 2012 122,926 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

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

brake pedal ant-slip worn

Fail 26 Nov 2012 122,926 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

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

brake pedal ant-slip worn

Pass 28 Nov 2011 114,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

both front disc condition poor

horn poor

Pass 21 Sep 2010 104,544 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 88,248 miles

FRONT WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SMEAR.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS NAIL IN TREAD.

SMALL STONECHIP DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN.

Pass 7 Oct 2008 70,618 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 53,687 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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CE54 DSU 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 DSU, 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 DSU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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