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CP54 BCU

2004 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

115,268 mi
Last recorded115,268 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 BCU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 115,268 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

under body corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2023 114,010 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both sides inner sills corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2023 114,010 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both sides inner sills corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2018 112,061 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 109,912 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 109,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 109,876 miles

Nearside Inner sill to step

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 202,574 miles

Electrical wiring insecure lighter (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner sill to step

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 105,318 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 105,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 99,750 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 88,134 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2013 88,099 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2012 77,804 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 77,638 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 65,119 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 65,119 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 13 May 2010 49,505 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 49,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 45,144 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s rear tyre wall damaged

parking brake 18% requires repair or adjustmemt

Fail 19 Dec 2008 45,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 4 Jan 2008 40,001 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 39,992 miles

Front Tyre(s) are incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 32,254 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 32,246 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

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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CP54 BCU is a 2004 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 CP54 BCU, 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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CP54 BCU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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