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CW53 OBD

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,150 mi
Last recorded97,150 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 OBD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 97,150 miles

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 7 Jun 2017 97,149 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 23 Apr 2016 90,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2016 90,335 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill x4 (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill x1 (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 85,297 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 85,267 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 May 2014 79,959 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2014 79,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 73,859 miles

front bumper has damage and is secured by cable ties

outer sill members corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2013 73,848 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

underbody corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front bumper has damage and is secured by cable ties

outer sill members corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2011 63,586 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front discs worn

slight exhaust blow

slight play in both front inner rack arms

slight play in nearside rear wheel beaing

Fail 8 Sep 2011 63,586 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front discs worn

slight exhaust blow

slight play in both front inner rack arms

slight play in nearside rear wheel beaing

Pass 27 Jan 2010 57,381 miles

advise front number plate cracked

Pass 19 Feb 2009 45,842 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 45,827 miles

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 33,748 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 33,748 miles

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

n/s/f tyre side wall damage

Pass 8 Feb 2007 22,571 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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CW53 OBD 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 55.6%.

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 CW53 OBD, 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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CW53 OBD is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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