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DY54 CAV

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

205,184 mi
Last recorded205,184 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 CAV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 205,184 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 205,182 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault damage off side front abs sensor (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 201,606 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 197,554 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 197,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 193,778 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 193,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 189,916 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 185,102 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 185,102 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 177,781 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 161,620 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 152,166 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 152,138 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 148,149 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 148,149 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

Fail 8 Jul 2010 142,524 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 142,524 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 136,560 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 136,560 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 133,681 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 133,681 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 131,285 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 109,524 miles

NEARSIDE MIRROR CRACKED.

Fail 24 Apr 2007 109,524 miles

NEARSIDE MIRROR CRACKED.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 93,982 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 71,372 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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DY54 CAV is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 DY54 CAV, 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 DY54 CAV registered?

DY54 CAV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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