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CF53 MRU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

160,817 mi
Last recorded160,817 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 MRU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 160,817 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged WALL TREAD SLIGHTLY FADING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AND O/S/F UPPER DUE TO VEHICLES AGE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect AND O/S/R SLIGHTLY CORRODED (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper AND O/S/R UPPER LOAD BEARING BUSHES SLIGHTLY CORRODED DUE TO VEHICLES AGE

Fail 28 Mar 2023 160,817 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged WALL TREAD SLIGHTLY FADING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working SIDE LIGHT INOPERATIVE (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AND O/S/F UPPER DUE TO VEHICLES AGE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps INOPERATIVE (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect AND O/S/R SLIGHTLY CORRODED (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper AND O/S/R UPPER LOAD BEARING BUSHES SLIGHTLY CORRODED DUE TO VEHICLES AGE

Pass 13 Dec 2021 157,860 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 155,888 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 155,888 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle door on inner sill floor damage (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and o/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch witih 30 cm of shoker mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting and o/s/r within 30cm of chaisy (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s/f front leaf spring and with leaf and chassis mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door under floor damage and corroded badly flooe inside (6.2.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2019 142,971 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 129,519 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 125,616 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 125,600 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 116,841 miles

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 108,929 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 108,901 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 100,442 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 94,899 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 88,428 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 81,862 miles

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

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

front discs slightly corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2010 81,862 miles

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

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

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

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2009 73,776 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 73,725 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 66,369 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 66,369 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 56,585 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 44,453 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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CF53 MRU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 CF53 MRU, 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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CF53 MRU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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