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CW04 TXB

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,121 mi
Last recorded155,121 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW04 TXB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 155,121 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

park brake effort

reverse lights not working

tipper body corroded

Pass 31 May 2024 151,838 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 148,437 miles

reverse lights not working(pre 2009)

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 146,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 146,220 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 134,630 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all rear seats missing on time of test

Pass 20 Feb 2020 124,422 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 124,422 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis under the bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 124,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired Tipper body mounts snapped off (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear - both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust casing deteriorated

Tow bar electrical socket damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2018 119,580 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rearbush breaking up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Fail 10 Sep 2018 119,579 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement handbrake cable seized (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rearbush breaking up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 22 Sep 2017 115,134 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 115,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 110,409 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 110,409 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 104,463 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 104,463 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 104,262 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 97,230 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 91,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 91,286 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 85,570 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 68,802 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 68,802 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front disc slightly lipped

Pass 27 Jul 2010 56,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 45,574 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 36,318 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 36,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 26,223 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 26,223 miles

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

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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CW04 TXB is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CW04 TXB, 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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CW04 TXB is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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