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CV54 VBL

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

210,718 mi
Last recorded210,718 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 210,718 miles

vehicle in a slightly corroded condition

Fail 4 Apr 2016 210,676 miles

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both chassis outriggers (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both chassis outriggers (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both chassis outriggers (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both floors (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both spring mounting brackets (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember, several places (2.4.A.3)

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2015 200,332 miles

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

underside of vheicle corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2015 200,330 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

underside of vheicle corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2014 185,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside front wheel bearing slight noise when spun

vheicle heavily undersealed

Fail 25 Mar 2014 185,965 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside front wheel bearing slight noise when spun

vheicle heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Nov 2012 169,042 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 169,042 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 158,395 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 158,395 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 146,344 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 146,344 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in o/s/f sidewall

n/s mirror damaged but not affecting rear view

rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 26 Oct 2009 120,088 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 78,422 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 76,275 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 39,159 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 VBL is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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