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CW54 BYD

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

195,350 mi
Last recorded195,350 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW54 BYD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 195,350 miles

corrosion to front floors

corrosion to front steps

corrosion to front wings

corrosion to rear archies

corrosion to rear floor and rear spring hangers

Fail 17 Aug 2018 195,344 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 174,653 miles

FRESH WELDING AND UNDERSEAL ON UNDERSIDE

Fail 16 Aug 2017 173,971 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill length of van (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill length of van (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch 2 places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill length of van (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded length of van (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 164,180 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 153,468 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 153,468 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 143,807 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 127,425 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 116,404 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 106,744 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 96,729 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 96,729 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 82,211 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 66,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 66,448 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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CW54 BYD is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CW54 BYD, 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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CW54 BYD is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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