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CU54 FVL

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

196,724 mi
Last recorded196,724 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 196,724 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security engine bay (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security engine bay (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 191,778 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 191,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 185,258 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside inner sill/step, corroded, and hold

Fail 2 Feb 2024 185,243 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside inner sill/step, corroded, and hold

Pass 3 Feb 2023 178,305 miles

corrosion holes to nsf inner wing (not in pescribed area

Fail 1 Feb 2023 178,152 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion holes to nsf inner wing (not in pescribed area

Pass 28 Jan 2022 171,007 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes slight wear present (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 171,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Dim (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes slight wear present (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 164,726 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 162,269 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 157,140 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 154,643 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 148,358 miles

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 138,917 miles

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

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

corrosion on buck frame.

Fail 26 Jan 2016 138,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

corrosion on buck frame.

Pass 21 Jan 2015 135,378 miles

1x nail in nearside inner rear tyre.

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 135,378 miles

1x nail in nearside inner rear tyre.

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 132,056 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 112,960 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 112,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 94,996 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 94,996 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 81,085 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 70,728 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

o/s mirror glass damaged

Fail 9 Jan 2009 61,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r inner tyre under inflated

Pass 9 Jan 2009 61,832 miles

o/s/r inner tyre under inflated

Fail 22 Jan 2008 47,810 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 47,810 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 FVL is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 CU54 FVL, 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 FVL is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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