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CV54 VAD

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests18 (8 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

141,011 mi
Last recorded141,011 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 VAD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 May 2018 141,011 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded doorstep (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor - next to seat (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded doorstep (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

excessive corrosion that is not currently a failure may become a failure when new rules come in on May 20th 2018

nearside front inner wing, part of offside front inner wing, both sills, both undersills, both rearfloors/inner wings & both rear lower inner panels corroded & holed (previously chalked) but not within prescribed area & not a failure

Fail 11 May 2018 140,989 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Brake performance not tested due to brake condition (3.7.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking number 2 injector (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer door seals (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear frame mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear mountings.inner wheel arch. inner and outer door seals. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer door seals (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing chaise rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear mountings. chaise rail.inner wheel arch.inner and outer door seals (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

strongly advise vehicle not to be driven in its current condition

Pass 26 Jan 2017 137,331 miles

Offside Rear inner wing corroded & holed outside prescribed area

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both undersills, nearside rear sill, offside sill corroded & holed outside prescribed area

Fail 18 Jan 2017 137,268 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger x2 (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (under bonnet) (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear inner wing corroded & holed outside prescribed area

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both undersills, nearside rear sill, offside sill corroded & holed outside prescribed area

Fail 2 Aug 2016 136,224 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and outer (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over axle (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and outer (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over axle (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 May 2016 135,355 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door step/inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis nearside front leaf spring mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis/engine mount area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel does not operate (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

handbrake warning light inop

Pass 17 Sep 2014 121,283 miles

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

Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

bothside rocker panel has slightly corrosion and all 4+ wings has surface rust

Pass 9 Oct 2013 116,180 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s outer sill corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2013 116,180 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s outer sill corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2012 102,593 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 102,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Dec 2010 81,473 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 81,473 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 64,003 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 64,003 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 55,888 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 55,748 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 41,821 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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CV54 VAD is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 CV54 VAD, 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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CV54 VAD is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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