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CU53 KRF

2004 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

449,085 mi
Last recorded449,085 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 KRF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 449,085 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 449,085 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 442,141 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 442,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 434,964 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 434,935 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter split in half (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear chassis inner legs adjacent to rear leaf spring bump stops (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 424,315 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to chassis rails

Fail 27 Oct 2020 424,300 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge - 185/75R16C (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to chassis rails

Pass 12 Nov 2019 413,348 miles

corrosion to chassis rails

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018
Pass 17 Nov 2017 388,526 miles

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

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

Offside front inner sill holed but not in any prescribed area

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired NS & OS (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 388,502 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside front inner sill holed but not in any prescribed area

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired NS & OS (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 376,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished on outer sidewall.

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre perished on outer sidewall.

Offside Front Tyre perished on outer sidewall.

Fail 28 Oct 2016 376,898 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/front tyre aged/cracked in places

n/s/r tyre aged/cracked sidewall

Pass 20 Jan 2009 368,588 miles

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

vehicle tested as class 4 private passenger vehicle with 7 passenger seats. GVW-4100KG

Fail 19 Jan 2009 368,588 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

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

vehicle tested as class 4 private passenger vehicle with 7 passenger seats. GVW-4100KG

Pass 24 Jan 2008 338,417 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 338,243 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.12.1d)

Front number plate beggining to deteriorate.

Nail in tread area of nearside rear outer tyre.

Pass 22 Jan 2007 278,639 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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CU53 KRF is a 2004 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 CU53 KRF, 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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CU53 KRF is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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