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DY54 CJU

2004 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

184,324 mi
Last recorded184,324 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 CJU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 184,324 miles

All inner and outer arches corroded

All suspension components corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis corroded

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Inner and outer sills corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2020 144,479 miles

All inner arches corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Inner and outer sills corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underbody corroded

Underbody covered in sealant

Pass 30 Nov 2019 116,809 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all inner arches corroded

both front inner footwell area corroded

both inner and outer sills corroded

chassis corroded

underbody corroded

underbody covered in sealants

Pass 1 Dec 2018 82,274 miles

All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 57,012 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded covered in underseal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner footwell area have traces of body filler (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear inner and outer sills covered in body filler (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear inner arch area covered in body filler (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner footwell area have traces of body filler (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear inner and outer sills covered in body filler (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear inner arch area covered in body filler (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underbody corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2015 56,888 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

o/s n/s front top struct mount weak corrodeing

Pass 4 Mar 2014 52,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise os,ns door steps weak corroded areas

Fail 4 Mar 2014 52,361 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise os,ns door steps weak corroded areas

Pass 19 Feb 2013 47,502 miles

o/s front inner tyre wearing very thin

o/s rear bottom door catch inop

Pass 24 Feb 2012 43,231 miles

o/s wiperblade deteriorating

rear regestration plate slightly obscured by rear ladder

Fail 24 Feb 2012 43,231 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

o/s wiperblade deteriorating

Pass 18 Mar 2010 33,780 miles

van is loaded to excess and leaning on n/s spring is starting to bow

Fail 17 Mar 2010 33,780 miles

Offside Front 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)

van is loaded to excess and leaning on n/s spring is starting to bow

Pass 5 Mar 2009 29,141 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 23,258 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 CJU is a 2004 Ford Transit in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CJU, 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 CJU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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