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CU53 VJO

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

175,327 mi
Last recorded175,327 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 VJO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 175,327 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside,components and brake pipe covered in underseal

Pass 31 Jul 2018 175,281 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security welded repair on both sides above rear axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface rust on chassis both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 175,281 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security welded repair on both sides above rear axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface rust on chassis both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 175,256 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 175,256 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 175,258 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective row 3 middle seat (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 174,165 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

oil leak on engine

Fail 19 Apr 2016 174,165 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 22 Apr 2015 168,046 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2015 168,046 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2014 160,445 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 160,445 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 69,160 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 67,414 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 61,681 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

rear row of seat missing

Pass 12 May 2010 57,401 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 57,125 miles

rear prop u/j has lift in joint

Fail 20 Feb 2010 57,125 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Speed limiter plate missing (6.9.1a)

rear prop u/j has lift in joint

Pass 5 Dec 2008 49,209 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 49,208 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 41,229 miles

n/s mirror cover missing

Pass 21 Dec 2006 30,717 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 30,717 miles

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion on front discs

offside rear lamp lens broken

steering rack noisy in operation

Pass 4 Jan 2006 18,996 miles

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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 VJO is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VJO, 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 VJO is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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