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DY54 CEJ

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 CEJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch area's corroding (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link lower bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear lamp lens is damaged

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner shoulder

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear half shafts have end float

both rear out line markers are inoperative

Fail 26 Jan 2017

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle lower effort (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch area's corroding (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link lower bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear lamp lens is damaged

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner shoulder

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear half shafts have end float

both rear out line markers are inoperative

oil leak engine area's

Fail 22 Dec 2016

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill areas (5.2.6)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers deteriorating

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Nearside centre side marker damaged

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

Offside Front headlamp bracket broken

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside centre and rear side markers damaged

Rear axle end float play nearside and offside

Rear handbrake cable rubbing on inner rim nearside and offside

brake pedal rubber deteriorating

centre prop bearing deteriorating

exhaust system silencer skins deteriorating

oil leak on floor dripping engine area

power steering fluid around rack (top washer areas)

top of windscreen corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2015

rear antiroll bar d bushes have slight play

Fail 16 Dec 2015

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear antiroll bar d bushes have slight play

Pass 14 Nov 2014 195,478 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 195,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 181,840 miles

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 27 Dec 2013 181,840 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 7 Nov 2013 178,815 miles

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

Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 18 Dec 2012 168,972 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 168,972 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 153,864 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 150,972 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 131,013 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 117,101 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 101,725 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 101,724 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r outer tyre flat.Nail in n/s/f tyre.

Pass 5 Nov 2007 98,432 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 98,432 miles

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

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 CEJ is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CEJ, 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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DY54 CEJ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 October 2004.

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