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CU54 HCD

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

324,893 mi
Last recorded324,893 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 HCD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 324,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2026 324,875 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front sill slight corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle slight leak

Fail 29 May 2026 324,857 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front sill slight corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle slight leak

Pass 4 Jun 2025 312,691 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 301,720 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Front arches corroded

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

Rear arches corroded

heavily undersealed

underbody severe corrosion

Fail 15 May 2024 301,720 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength mounting bolts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength both sides under arches marked with black paint (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under arch marked with black paint (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coolant leak

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

Front arches corroded

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

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

Rear arches corroded

heavily undersealed

underbody severe corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2023 286,901 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 286,901 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 268,001 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Covers Fitted On Sills, arches and steps (Inner & Outer) & Heavy Underseal

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Fail 18 Dec 2021 274,069 miles

Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded across bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting corner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting corner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Dec 2020 270,020 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 269,944 miles

Central Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn EXSSIVE PLAY BOTH PROPSHAFT BEARINGS (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Entrance/exit step in such a condition as to affect the stability of passengers during use (9.7 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F DROP LINK

Pass 11 Dec 2019 266,340 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 259,939 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 252,113 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 245,493 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 240,918 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 237,238 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 HCD is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HCD, 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 HCD is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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