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DY54 CRU

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

264,475 mi
Last recorded264,475 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 264,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2017 264,471 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill and door shut area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mount (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 252,735 miles

all repaired chassis work painted in under seal.

n/s/f sidelamp dim

Fail 25 Jul 2016 252,724 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cab step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced track control arm bush (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cab step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced track control arm (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis as marked (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s/f sidelamp dim

Pass 19 Sep 2014 219,791 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 219,784 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 198,932 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 198,932 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 178,578 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2012 178,560 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 153,901 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 153,901 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 118,782 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 96,710 miles

The vehicle is exhibiting heavy shail (the first signs of corrosion) on its rear spring forward hangers and O/S foot step. Additionally the sills on the vehicle are blistered from shail/corrosion.

Fail 12 Sep 2009 96,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

The vehicle is exhibiting heavy shail (the first signs of corrosion) on its rear spring forward hangers and O/S foot step. Additionally the sills on the vehicle are blistered from shail/corrosion.

Pass 16 Sep 2008 72,876 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2007 58,134 miles

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

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

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 CRU is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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