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DY54 CDX

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

235,378 mi
Last recorded235,378 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 CDX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 235,378 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front and rear ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

steering wheel cover fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2017 235,377 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front and rear ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

steering wheel cover fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2016 233,430 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 230,547 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 230,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2015 230,118 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 230,110 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 226,888 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 226,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 219,929 miles

Advise drivers door mirror cracked

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 210,126 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 209,618 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2012 199,092 miles

Advise both rear tyres worn badly on insides

Fail 31 Aug 2012 199,092 miles

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

Advise both rear tyres worn badly on insides

Pass 1 Sep 2011 177,762 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 177,761 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 151,781 miles

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

steel brake pipes covered whith copper greas by presenter

Pass 26 Aug 2009 129,092 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 115,700 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 98,841 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 72,115 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 CDX is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CDX, 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 CDX registered?

DY54 CDX is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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