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CU54 FVO

2004 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,083 mi
Last recorded96,083 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 FVO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 96,083 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 5 Nov 2025 96,083 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 6 Nov 2023 95,834 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Halfshaft leaking

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 96,914 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 94,941 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 94,171 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 94,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 92,111 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 90,724 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 88,938 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 86,699 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 81,997 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 81,997 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 21 Jul 2014 75,698 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 69,474 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 62,732 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 52,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs pitted

slight bind to n/s/r brake

Fail 6 May 2011 52,489 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs pitted

slight bind to n/s/r brake

Pass 5 Dec 2009 49,804 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 115,684 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 115,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 91,525 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 FVO is a 2004 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FVO, 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 FVO is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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