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CF04 DGU

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

141,451 mi
Last recorded141,451 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 DGU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 141,451 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2015 141,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front inner panels starting to corrod

both inner/outer sills starting to corrod

both rear chassis members starting to corrod

both rear wheel arches starting to corrod

rear centre box section starting to corrod

Pass 5 Nov 2013 132,691 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear 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)

corrosion offside rear wheel arch

corrosion started offside & nearside front inner wing/chassis

corrosion started offside & nearside inner & outer sill

corrosion started offside & nearside rear floor

corrosion started rear chassis

Fail 4 Nov 2013 132,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear 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)

corrosion offside rear wheel arch

corrosion started offside & nearside front inner wing/chassis

corrosion started offside & nearside inner & outer sill

corrosion started rear chassis

Pass 12 Nov 2012 112,266 miles

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

corrosion started offside & nearside outer sill

corrosion started offside front inner wing

Fail 12 Nov 2012 112,266 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion started offside & nearside outer sill

corrosion started offside front inner wing

Pass 4 Nov 2011 91,955 miles

corrosion started offside & nearside outer sill

Fail 4 Nov 2011 91,955 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

corrosion started offside & nearside outer sill

Pass 29 Oct 2010 72,730 miles

bonnet slightly too stiff

both front lower wishbone inner bushes slightly perished

both wipers slightly insecure but will not fall off

near side number plate lamp slightly dim

near side rear tyre slightly flat spotted

numerous body seems and inner and outer sills slightly corroded

off side head light slightly to high

slightly damp residue around number 2 injector and fuel filter

slightly damp residue around power steering rack

washers could do with adjustment

Pass 6 Nov 2009 57,434 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 57,434 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 38,681 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 38,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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CF04 DGU is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 CF04 DGU, 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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What year was CF04 DGU registered?

CF04 DGU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 July 2004.

Is CF04 DGU safe to buy?

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