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CU04 LSJ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,502 mi
Last recorded197,502 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 LSJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2017 197,502 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded ABS unit short pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear wheelarch holed

outer bodywork showing general corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2016 195,403 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 190,712 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 190,712 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage outer sill (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 185,073 miles

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

exhaust boxes outer skin insecure

Fail 22 Nov 2014 185,073 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust boxes outer skin insecure

Pass 12 Nov 2013 180,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

bonnet catch faulty

Pass 6 Nov 2012 169,723 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 160,924 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

advise front number plate

Pass 19 Oct 2010 154,067 miles

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

n/s/f steering rack end slight play

Pass 6 Nov 2009 129,187 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 129,187 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 118,249 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 103,961 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 103,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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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CU04 LSJ is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CU04 LSJ, 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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CU04 LSJ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 August 2004.

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