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CF53 TYU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

172,635 mi
Last recorded172,635 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 TYU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 172,635 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 172,442 miles

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

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Feb 2016 165,212 miles

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

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

oil leak

slight rough wheel bearing

underside corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2015 150,634 miles

bumpstops losse

n/s/r tyre worn low

oil leaks

slight play n/s hub

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

Fail 6 Jan 2015 150,634 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

bumpstops losse

n/s/r tyre worn low

oil leaks

slight play n/s hub

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

Pass 6 Jan 2014 137,607 miles

o/s/f arm ball joint cover damaged

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

Fail 6 Jan 2014 137,607 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 126,770 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 125,985 miles

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

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

cracks in windscreen

front number plate poor

Pass 16 Feb 2012 125,985 miles

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

cracks in windscreen

front number plate poor

Pass 17 Feb 2011 124,423 miles

front number plate in poor condition

Fail 9 Feb 2011 124,366 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front number plate in poor condition

long travel on parking brake

Pass 6 Feb 2010 108,200 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 107,240 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2007 82,207 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 82,207 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 TYU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CF53 TYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CF53 TYU registered?

CF53 TYU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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