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CP04 VHB

2004 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

193,976 mi
Last recorded193,976 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP04 VHB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 193,976 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 193,976 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2024

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2024

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working BOTH (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 182,417 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 182,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2022
Fail 17 Dec 2021 196,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 161,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 125,533 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 134,405 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 130,206 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Tipper body corrossion

Engine oil leak (suspect from PAS pump gasket)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 130,201 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour Rear light 'spills' into reverse light (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Tipper body corrossion

Engine oil leak (suspect from PAS pump gasket)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 126,451 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 123,358 miles

wear o/s track rod end

Pass 15 Nov 2013 120,041 miles

track rod ends worn

wear front disc

Pass 27 Oct 2012 117,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 113,393 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 109,911 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 106,194 miles

front inner brake discs rusted

Pass 4 Nov 2008 102,003 miles

n/s/r handbrake cable chaffed on outer casing

Pass 8 Jun 2007 88,299 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 88,299 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Front Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

n/s mirror broken

o/s & n/s/f running lights inop

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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CP04 VHB is a 2004 Ford Transit in Yellow 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 CP04 VHB, 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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CP04 VHB is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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