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EF54 CDY

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

152,691 mi
Last recorded152,691 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 CDY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 152,691 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 144,560 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 139,298 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 139,255 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 134,589 miles

Front pads getting low

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 134,532 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front pads getting low

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 130,994 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 130,994 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 125,783 miles

Nearside Front foglamp not working

Fail 12 Nov 2018 125,783 miles

Nearside Front foglamp not working

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 117,235 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 114,323 miles

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

both front wheel arches rusty

both rear panels rusty and holed

Pass 20 Nov 2015 105,727 miles

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

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

rust on offside rear sill panel

Fail 10 Nov 2014 96,935 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 96,935 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 86,681 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 77,265 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 67,883 miles

slight rust on N/S seal

slight rust on N/S/F wheel arch

slight rust on O/S seal

Fail 14 Nov 2011 67,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 57,730 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 57,440 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 47,792 miles

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

handbrake high

Pass 14 Nov 2008 38,758 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 30,457 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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EF54 CDY is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 EF54 CDY, 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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EF54 CDY is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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