MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,327 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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))
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)
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)
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
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
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
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
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
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)
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)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
rear row of seat missing
rear prop u/j has lift in joint
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
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
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)
n/s mirror cover missing
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
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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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