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DY54 CFE

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

242,547 mi
Last recorded242,547 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 CFE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2024 242,547 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 232,874 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 224,830 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play both (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 224,830 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play both (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 220,981 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 190,329 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 190,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 211,676 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 185/75/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 211,670 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 185/75/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 211,201 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2016 211,003 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2016 211,003 miles

Stop lamp not working Nearside (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2015 196,437 miles

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

windscreen cracked outside view of road.

Fail 1 May 2015 196,437 miles

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

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

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

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

windscreen cracked outside view of road.

Pass 15 Nov 2013 157,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 157,487 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 140,367 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s/f wheel bearing feels a bit rough when rotated but not considerd excessive

Fail 24 Aug 2012 140,367 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s/f wheel bearing feels a bit rough when rotated but not considerd excessive

Pass 6 Dec 2011 137,970 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 126,750 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 126,750 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 121,263 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 115,021 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 115,021 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 CFE is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CFE, 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 CFE is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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