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CW54 HGJ

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

192,648 mi
Last recorded192,648 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW54 HGJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 192,648 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

both sills heavily undersealed

front subframe corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2020 190,290 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 186,748 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 186,613 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone-rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shackle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water from jets (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Valve stem seriously damaged both (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Advancing corrosion to several areas outside prescribed areas

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 183,304 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 183,304 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 May 2018 183,207 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both have HID bulbs fitted - not OE (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into hose under wheelarch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring - anchor mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength spring - shackle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring- shackle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside rear body panel badly corroded

Pass 15 May 2017 180,675 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bushes - os & ns arms (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion viewed from inside engine bay (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 May 2017 180,672 miles

Brake performance not tested FLUID LEAK (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bushes - os & ns arms (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion viewed from inside engine bay (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 180,630 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering between spring mountings (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded viewed from inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, both arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion viewed from engine bay (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion between spring mountings (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch to floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 177,623 miles

OFFSIDE REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH HAS SERIOUS CORROSION

Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting REAR CROSSMEMBER (6.6.6)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 177,615 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

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

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

OFFSIDE REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH HAS SERIOUS CORROSION

Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting REAR CROSSMEMBER (6.6.6)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 172,673 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f inner wing area corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2015 172,669 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

o/s/f inner wing area corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2014 164,792 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 155,005 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 127,850 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 10,366 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 77,891 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 77,891 miles

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 65,119 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 65,119 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 40,333 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 HGJ is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HGJ, 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 HGJ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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