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CL53 BUS

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL53 BUS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026
Fail 6 May 2026

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2025

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded not prescribed area

Offside Front inner sill corroded not prescribed area

Fail 13 May 2025

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded not prescribed area

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front inner sill corroded not prescribed area

Pass 16 Mar 2024

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Mar 2024

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 133,025 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 132,788 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 131,951 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 131,582 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 131,369 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 131,369 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2016 94,784 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 94,595 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 87,991 miles

Small cut to N/S/R outer tyre

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

Pass 31 May 2013
Pass 7 Jun 2012 77,164 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 71,724 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 64,496 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 52,990 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 41,799 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 31,403 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 19,999 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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CL53 BUS is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 CL53 BUS, 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 CL53 BUS registered?

CL53 BUS is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 October 2004.

Is CL53 BUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CL53 BUS shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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