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CW54 DJE

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

222,565 mi
Last recorded222,565 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW54 DJE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 222,565 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Quarter (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 212,957 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 212,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step and sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner quarter (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner quarter (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 183,303 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 169,991 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 169,347 miles

Body heavily corroded but not considered structural

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 169,317 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Body heavily corroded but not considered structural

Coolant level below minimum

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021

Body heavily corroded but not considered structural

Offside Front Strut top mount poor condition

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jan 2021

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215-75 R16 C 113/111R (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Body heavily corroded but not considered structural

Coolant below minimum

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215-75 R16 C 113/111R (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Strut top mount poor condition

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jan 2020 164,478 miles

BODY OF VEHICLE HEAVILY CORRODED AT REAR AND ALONG BOTH SILLS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle 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))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 164,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire INJECTORS (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BODY OF VEHICLE HEAVILY CORRODED AT REAR AND ALONG BOTH SILLS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle 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))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 162,154 miles

Engine oil leak around the injectors

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

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

glow plug light flashing

Fail 18 Jan 2019 162,153 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel leaking from fuel tank area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Engine oil leak around the injectors

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

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

glow plug light flashing

Pass 24 Jan 2018 159,157 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak from gearbox area

corrosion on O/S sill away from any prescribed areas

Alternator belt is shredding

Fail 24 Jan 2018 159,157 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak from gearbox area

corrosion on O/S sill away from any prescribed areas

Alternator belt is shredding

Pass 8 Feb 2017 155,604 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE

Fail 8 Feb 2017 155,603 miles

Fuel system component leaking LEAK OFF PIPE (7.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE

Pass 22 Jan 2016 151,930 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 149,530 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 149,508 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 148,747 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake pipes greased

Pass 4 May 2011 143,895 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 May 2011 143,895 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 May 2010 138,542 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 138,542 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 134,959 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 120,223 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 106,885 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 106,870 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 DJE is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 CW54 DJE, 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 DJE is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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