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CX54 XEF

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,624 mi
Last recorded178,624 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 XEF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 178,624 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower body corrosion

offside and nearside lower step panels corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2016 165,870 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 154,518 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion under step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

Fail 16 Oct 2015 154,518 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear both (8.1.2b)

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)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion under step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

Pass 30 Oct 2014 144,473 miles

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 144,473 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 124,650 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 114,037 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 114,037 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 100,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 28 Oct 2010 83,161 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 83,149 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2009 66,182 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 50,113 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 35,738 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 30,808 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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CX54 XEF is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CX54 XEF, 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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What year was CX54 XEF registered?

CX54 XEF is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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