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CU54 BVA

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,705 mi
Last recorded40,705 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 40,705 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 40,152 miles

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

steering rack has slight leak

underbody undersealed

Pass 28 Jun 2023 39,795 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces/advise change (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both in wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear under sill holed

front wheels just missing brake flexi pipe fittings into calipers

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2022 38,261 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement off side and near side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under vehicle corrosion

Fail 16 Mar 2022 38,239 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s/r low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion underside

front rad support corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2021 36,984 miles

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 34,073 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 30,918 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 30,916 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 29,953 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 29,929 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s slow (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 28,336 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 26,845 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 26,065 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 26,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 24,524 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 23,089 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 22,302 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 22,302 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 20,784 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 20,102 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 17,862 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 17,862 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining pressure on the sealing arrangement (6.7.2a)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Speed limiter plate missing (6.9.1a)

Brake fluid low.

Pass 10 Dec 2007 13,388 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 BVA is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BVA, 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 BVA is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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