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CV54 VBK

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

163,414 mi
Last recorded163,414 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2019 163,414 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside step corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner sill corroded

Offside engine mounting area corroded

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2018

Front door step started to corrode.

Nearside Rear bumper end cap missing

both inner wings started to corrode

Pass 19 May 2017 160,668 miles

front inner wings started to corrode.

Fail 8 May 2017 160,667 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of leaf spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of leaf spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of leaf spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of leaf spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

both front chassis rails tops have corrosion

both front inner wings corroded

both inner sills at front corroded

both rear boot floor to inner wings corroded

front anti-roll bar D bushes worn

nearside rear lamp cracked

under body corrosion

Pass 24 May 2016 157,916 miles

both front inner sills at front corrosion

both front inner wings corroded

nearside rear lamp cracked

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

offside outer sill has corrosion

offside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

play front anti roll bar D bushes

tops of both front chassis rails corroded

under body corrosion

Fail 16 May 2016 157,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both front inner sills at front corrosion

both front inner wings corroded

nearside rear lamp cracked

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

offside outer sill has corrosion

offside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

play front anti roll bar D bushes

tops of both front chassis rails corroded

Pass 18 May 2015 154,399 miles

both front chassis rail tops have corrosion

both front inner wings have corrosion

front anti-roll bar D bushes slight wear

nearside rear lamp damaged

Fail 15 May 2015 154,399 miles

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

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

both front chassis rail tops have corrosion

both front inner wings have corrosion

front anti-roll bar D bushes slight wear

nearside rear lamp damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2014 147,807 miles

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

damage to n/s/ r wheel arch

damage to o/s/r wheel arch

Fail 3 Mar 2014 147,807 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

damage to n/s/ r wheel arch

damage to o/s/r wheel arch

power steering bottle insure

Pass 5 Mar 2013 135,623 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

a/c belt cracked/perished

slight play in off side front inner rack joint

Fail 1 Mar 2013 135,413 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Jan 2012 115,027 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 115,027 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 95,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 95,513 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 71,508 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 71,508 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 44,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 2 Jan 2008 18,324 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2008 18,324 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VBK is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 VBK, 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 VBK is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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