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CP54 DTU

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

166,774 mi
Last recorded166,774 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 DTU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 May 2017 166,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Nearside and offside door steps corroded but not within a prescribed area.

Nearside front chassis leg corroded abut not within a prescribed area.

Nearside front outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area.

Nearside rear under wheel arch corroded but not within a prescribed area.

Offside centre outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area.

Offside front chassis corroded but not within a prescribed area.

Offside front tyre worn close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Fail 17 Mar 2017 166,194 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Passenger door step. (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing Mirror glass. (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Drivers door step. (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis cross member section. (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

*O/s/f inner wheel arch heavily corroded.*

*Side loading door step corroded and holed.*

Both front tyres low tread.

Both front wishbone rear bushes perish cracked.

Chassis section (At bump stops) heavily corroded.

General chassis heavily corroded.

N/s centre outer sill corroded and holed.

N/s/r door lower latch not securing.

Rear silencer outer skin corroded, separated and fouling body heat shield.

Pass 30 Mar 2016 156,459 miles

*N/s door mirror glass cracked.*

Both front wishbone rear bushes perish cracked.

Both rear tyres worn on inner and outer shoulders.

Brake pedal rubber split.

Engine sump pan corroded.

Inter silencer body heat shield insecure.

Noise o/s/r wheel bearing.

Oil mist front of engine.

Oil mist lower of gearbox.

Rear silencer outer skin corroded and separated and fouling heat shield.

Slight dimming both rear lamps.

Slight fluctuation o/s/r brake.

Steering column rubber boot insecure.

Wear/play n/s/f anti roll bar 'd' bush.

Fail 15 Mar 2016 156,100 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Door step. (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor. (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Centre of inner sill. (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre of inner sill. (2.4.A.3)

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

*N/s door mirror glass cracked.*

Both front wishbone rear bushes perish cracked.

Both rear tyres worn on inner and outer shoulders.

Brake pedal rubber split.

Engine sump pan corroded.

Inter silencer body heat shield insecure.

Noise o/s/r wheel bearing.

O/s/r tyre on legal limit.

Oil mist front of engine.

Oil mist lower of gearbox.

Rear silencer outer skin corroded and separated and fouling heat shield.

Slight dimming both rear lamps.

Slight fluctuation o/s/r brake.

Steering column rubber boot insecure.

Wear/play n/s/f anti roll bar 'd' bush.

Pass 23 Mar 2015 140,701 miles

Both front coiol springs corroded.

Brake pedal rubber split.

Front wipers smear.

General underside corrosion.

Marks in n/s/f seat belt.

O/s wiper split.

Rear silencer outer skin seperated and fouling heat shield.

Rear valance corroded and holed.

Sliding door runner corroded and holed.

Fail 9 Mar 2015 140,701 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

*Both rear chassis box ections corroded.*

Both front coiol springs corroded.

Brake pedal rubber split.

Front wipers smear.

General underside corrosion.

Marks in n/s/f seat belt.

O/s wiper split.

Rear silencer outer skin seperated and fouling heat shield.

Rear valance corroded and holed.

Sliding door runner corroded and holed.

Pass 6 Mar 2014 126,496 miles

*Wear/play o/s/f track rod end*

General corrosion. Including front chassis, inner and outer sills, floor and rear chassis ect.

Marks in n/s/f seat belt

N/s/r door lower latch not working

Rear silencer outer skin corroded and seperating

Slight engine oil leak n/s upper area of engine

Fail 4 Mar 2014 126,492 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

*O/s reverse light inop*

*Wear/play o/s/f track rod end*

General corrosion. Including front chassis, inner and outer sills, floor and rear chassis ect.

Marks in n/s/f seat belt

N/s/r door lower latch not working

Rear silencer outer skin corroded and seperating

Slight engine oil leak n/s upper area of engine

Fail 30 Jan 2013 111,392 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner shoulders (Advise tracking)

Both front wipers split

Imbalance rear brakes

O/s/r tyre on legal limit

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded and seperating

Slight engine oil leak (front upper)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 111,392 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner shoulders (Advise tracking)

Both front wipers split

Imbalance rear brakes

O/s/r tyre on legal limit

Rear silencer outer skin corroded and seperating

Slight engine oil leak (front upper)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 97,406 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Front wipers smear

Marks in n/s seat belt

Slight dimming o/s/r lamp

Slight engine oil leak (Upper of engine and oil filter area)

Slight play/wear both steering tie rods

Fail 31 Jan 2011 84,011 miles

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

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake pads worn low (approx 3-4 mm )

front wipers smears screen *

n/s/r tyre perish cracked in tread and outer sidewall scuffed

underbody corrosion oinc inner sills and chassis

Pass 31 Jan 2011 84,011 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake pads worn low (approx 3-4 mm )

front wipers smears screen *

n/s/r tyre perish cracked in tread and outer sidewall scuffed

underbody corrosion oinc inner sills and chassis

Pass 15 Jan 2010 66,758 miles

N/s/r heavily scrubbed on outer side wall

O/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 26 Jan 2009 54,579 miles

front tyres on legal limit

front wipers smear and judder

marks in n/s/f outer seat belt

o/s body damage

Pass 31 Jan 2008 43,057 miles

Marks in N/S seat belt // Front wipers smear // Nail in N/S/R tyre // N/S/F + N/S/R tyre outer side walls scuffed

Fail 31 Jan 2008 43,057 miles

Marks in N/S seat belt // Front wipers smear // Nail in N/S/R tyre // N/S/F + N/S/R tyre outer side walls scuffed

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2006 28,220 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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CP54 DTU is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 DTU, 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 DTU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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