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CV53 NWJ

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

232,729 mi
Last recorded232,729 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 NWJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2017 232,729 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded ing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 201,198 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 201,094 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not fitted all (1.4.B.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 169,178 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 167,791 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 148,736 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 148,724 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 142,001 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 135,695 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 135,695 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 122,665 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 122,665 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 107,856 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 91,580 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 91,580 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 83,097 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 67,078 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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CV53 NWJ is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CV53 NWJ, 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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CV53 NWJ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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