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CN54 MZL

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

185,437 mi
Last recorded185,437 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN54 MZL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 May 2022 185,437 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear of front wheel excessive corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail above axle excessive corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear of front wheel excessive corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S and O/S inner side panel to outriggers excessive corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle beam (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 184,271 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 183,450 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded throughout

Fail 23 May 2020 183,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Entrance/exit step significantly damaged (9.7 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to drum (1.1.11 (c))

all chassis slight corrosion

damage to o/s front door

n/s front chassis slight corrosion

rear cross member and out riggers slight corrosion

rear exhaust rubber not very good but still secure

slight oil leak

very rear seats missing

Pass 4 Jun 2019 180,589 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 180,589 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 177,351 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 177,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step/inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill beside rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step/inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill by front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 177,223 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated propshaft joint ,,bearing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake inadequately mounted bolt loose on sliders lower , on caliper (1.1.21 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced bad earth on all light cluster (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill below seat underside of vehicle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced bad earth on all rear light cluster (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slight fraying on belt webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

engine management light not available and not lit

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 19 Jun 2017 175,788 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rust settling to all under body

Pass 1 Sep 2016 170,242 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 1 Sep 2015 166,726 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 159,020 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damages in zone b more then 40mm not affecting drivers view of the road

front brake pads low

oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2013 144,064 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2012 136,183 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 127,602 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 116,207 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 108,833 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 100,067 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 100,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2007 83,555 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 77,483 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 94,573 miles

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

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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CN54 MZL 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 73.9%.

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 CN54 MZL, 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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CN54 MZL is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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