CarVerify

Free Car Check

DV54 CDU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

154,582 mi
Last recorded154,582 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 CDU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 154,582 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes as they go under chassis has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete chassis has corrosion all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under body been heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Sep 2019 144,885 miles

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both front wheel arches corroded

ns number plate light inop

Fail 5 Sep 2019 144,879 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both front wheel arches corroded

ns number plate light inop

Pass 6 Sep 2018 139,452 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 139,398 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 131,290 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 125,023 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

second centre propshaft mounting worn

Fail 1 Sep 2016 124,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

second centre propshaft mounting worn

Pass 16 Sep 2015 117,108 miles

Centre Rear Prop shaft Mount Worn

Engine Oil Leak

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 116,832 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill/Step (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Step/Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Rear Prop shaft Mount Worn

Engine Oil Leak

Gearbox Oil Leak

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 110,716 miles

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

nsr corner cab corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2014 110,705 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nsr corner cab corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2013 105,411 miles

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

nsf step corroded underside

Pass 19 Sep 2012 102,138 miles

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

both front lower rear wishbone bushes cracking

os outer sill panel corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2012 102,053 miles

Nearside Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

both front lower rear wishbone bushes cracking

os outer sill panel corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2011 97,007 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 92,147 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2010 92,147 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2009 87,207 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 87,206 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 73,725 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 61,063 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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DV54 CDU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DV54 CDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DV54 CDU?

You can check the full history of DV54 CDU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DV54 CDU registered?

DV54 CDU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is DV54 CDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV54 CDU shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DV54 CDU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DV54 CDU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.