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CE54 DTU

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

175,961 mi
Last recorded175,961 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 DTU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2017 175,961 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 159,599 miles

O/s and n/s sills and chassis corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2016 159,599 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/s and n/s sills and chassis corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2015 129,897 miles

various other areas has corrosion but not holed

Fail 15 Oct 2015 129,897 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outter sil x2 (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outter sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

various other areas has corrosion but not holed

Fail 30 Sep 2015 129,762 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 106,471 miles

chassis corroded

n/s inner sill holed outside prescribed area

Fail 26 Sep 2014 106,471 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

chassis corroded

n/s inner sill holed outside prescribed area

Pass 27 Sep 2013 96,019 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 96,019 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 88,569 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 88,569 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 79,087 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

near side and off side front tyres worn on outside edges and close to limit

Pass 1 Oct 2011 79,087 miles

near side and off side front tyres worn on outside edges and close to limit

Pass 1 Oct 2010 69,743 miles

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

front brake discs worn

knocking noise from o/s steering rack tie rod.No play detected

Pass 2 Oct 2009 59,252 miles

wear to front brake discs.

Pass 1 Oct 2008 46,602 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 46,602 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 35,548 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 DTU is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 CE54 DTU, 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 DTU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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