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DV54 CDZ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

180,295 mi
Last recorded180,295 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 CDZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 180,295 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Front Ineer Wheel Arches. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Rear Inner Wheel Arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Rear Chassis Rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 180,260 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Floor excessively deteriorated sill / floor area (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced engine mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected leaf spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 175,709 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 169,819 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2019 169,819 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (holed) by spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 8 May 2018 164,633 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 161,675 miles

Body has slight corrosion ns and ns sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion rear floor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 161,618 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill has corroded away (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion floor has corroded (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion chassis leg corroded (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion rear wheel-arch corroded (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion inner wheel-arch corroded (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill is corroded (6.1.C.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 151,256 miles

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

signs of fibre glass a filler under vehicle but no visible holes present

under seal on both inner wheel arches

Fail 20 Jan 2016 151,256 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step (6.1.B.2)

under seal on both inner wheel arches

Fail 22 Dec 2015 151,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front inner wing /strut mounts (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2014 141,097 miles

Bonnet difficult to open

Exhaust system rear silencer outer casing corroded

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 141,072 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Bonnet difficult to open

Exhaust system rear silencer outer casing corroded

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 130,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet difficult to open

Pass 19 Sep 2012 118,910 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 118,910 miles

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

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

advise hand brake travel

Pass 27 Sep 2011 108,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 97,455 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 97,455 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 89,685 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 89,685 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 70,158 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 51,172 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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DV54 CDZ is a 2004 Ford Transit in White 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 DV54 CDZ, 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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DV54 CDZ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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