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CP53 VDO

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 VDO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Jan 2018

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by front spring mounting holed and corroded in 2 areas. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by rear spring mounting holed and corroded in 1 area. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and chassis under vehicle by door step. ( 4 areas ) (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by front spring mounting holed and corroded in 1 area. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by rear spring mounting holed and corroded in 2 areas. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and chassis under vehicle below door step.( 3 areas ) (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 48,033 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 48,032 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch and out rigger, 3 areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring front mounting holed and corroded, 2 areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch holed and corroded, 1 is advisory. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring rear mounting holed and corroded, 1 area. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 47,294 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 47,291 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and outrigger (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and outrigger (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring mounting and surrounding area holed and corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring mounting and surrounding area holed and corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 44,255 miles

Advise unable to fully assess weld repair due to anti corrosion application, (undersal).

Advise, several areas of heavy underbody corrosion.

Fail 16 Dec 2014 44,250 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Advise, several areas of heavy underbody corrosion.

Fail 23 Dec 2013 41,083 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 41,083 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 38,003 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 38,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 33,688 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Dec 2011 33,688 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 29,525 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Dec 2009 25,930 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Dec 2009 25,930 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 22,306 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2008 22,306 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 18,503 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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CP53 VDO is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 CP53 VDO, 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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CP53 VDO is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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