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CU54 BUF

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

150,271 mi
Last recorded150,271 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 BUF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 150,271 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner steps covered in under seal

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer hub oil seal slight oil leak

Offside Front Inner steps covered in under seal

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion to chassis

Pass 23 Jan 2021 140,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2021 140,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 122,194 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes after tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind wheel (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 10 Apr 2019 122,193 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d clamp (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively wheel cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt missing bolt on flange (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes after tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind wheel (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 11 Apr 2018 123,678 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak on engine ()

Fail 10 Apr 2018 123,678 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak on engine ()

Fail 9 Apr 2018 123,666 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 118,520 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 118,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 116,590 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 109,112 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 102,422 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 94,091 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 94,089 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 85,099 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 85,099 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 77,308 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 67,895 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 55,849 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 45,344 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 33,190 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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CU54 BUF is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CU54 BUF, 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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CU54 BUF is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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