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CX54 SZD

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

197,951 mi
Last recorded197,951 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 SZD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2021 197,951 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength NS + OS strut turret inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure corner (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger by front step to front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NS + + OS chassis rails above rear axle/ OSR floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NS + OS outriggers by front or rear spring mounts + NSR sill inner / outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NS + OS rear outriggers by rear spring mounts / Rear valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure NS + OS misshaped in tread inner edge's (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery light on

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

Underbody corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2020 195,418 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 195,397 miles

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger by step OSF inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking On steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Battery charging light on

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Gear box mount top bolt lose (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front upper inner wheel arch's corroded outside of prescribed area

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS + OS chassis rails / inner wheel archs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OSR outrigger in front of OSR spring / NSR inner sill / NSR + OSR out riggers by back of rear springs / OSR valence (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal NS + OS sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 183,143 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

High park brake lever travel

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 183,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Has been repaired with filler in the past (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal rubber worn

High park brake lever travel

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 175,956 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to underside of van

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 166,293 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 166,293 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 166,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

unable to fully see brakes recommend inspection

underside of van corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2016 152,662 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 152,661 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 144,626 miles

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

Oil leak

vehicle shows surface corrosion throughout

Fail 20 Mar 2014 131,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

play steering offside & nearside

rear brake application becoming uneven

rear floors badly corroded through rear inner arches,almost to excess!

wipers smear

Pass 20 Mar 2014 131,582 miles

play steering offside & nearside

rear brake application becoming uneven

rear floors badly corroded through rear inner arches,almost to excess!

wipers smear

Pass 20 Mar 2013 106,773 miles

lower sills becoming very rusty

rear tyres wearing edges and going out of shape

slight judder rear brakes

Fail 20 Mar 2013 106,763 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

brake fluid level low in reservoir

lower sills becoming very rusty

rear tyres wearing edges and going out of shape

slight judder rear brakes

Fail 20 Mar 2012 90,413 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

multiple areas of small damage across screen

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm limit

slight bearing noise from offside front when spun up,possible hub or driveshaft support bearing

Pass 20 Mar 2012 90,413 miles

multiple areas of small damage across screen

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm limit

slight bearing noise from offside front when spun up,possible hub or driveshaft support bearing

Pass 25 Mar 2011 83,146 miles

chip in screen zone A less than 10mm.

long parkbrake travel at lever

offside front hub bearing becoming noisy

play in steering offside

slight judder nearside rear brake

Pass 29 Mar 2010 73,711 miles

long parkbrake travel at lever

offside mirror glass cracked,still a clear view to rear

play in steering offside

several chips in screen swept area & zone A to 10mm max"!

slight judder rear brakes

Fail 29 Mar 2010 73,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

long parkbrake travel at lever

offside mirror glass cracked,still a clear view to rear

play in steering offside

several chips in screen swept area & zone A to 10mm max"!

slight judder rear brakes

Pass 6 Apr 2009 47,056 miles

chip in screen almost to 10mm limit zone A.

long parkbrake travel

offside rear brake noisy in rolling road

offside rear tyre feathered badly around inner tread block

play in steering offside

slight judder vnearside rear brake

Pass 11 Apr 2008 23,967 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 23,967 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

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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CX54 SZD is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 CX54 SZD, 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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CX54 SZD is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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