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EF54 CZE

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

184,031 mi
Last recorded184,031 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 CZE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 184,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 181,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 150,867 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

obvious signs of welding repairs but adequete

Fail 26 Oct 2020

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Off side chassis rail at rear by leaf spring mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near side front under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Off side rear wheel arch at rear (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected near side front inner sill at front (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected near side rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected off side rear wheel arch at front (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected near side chassis rail by rear leaf spring mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected near side front under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected near side outer sill at front step to floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected near side rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected off side chassis at rear by front leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected off side front chassis under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected off side outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected off side rear chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected off side rear wheel arch x2 (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2019 143,844 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central exhaust silencer casing deteriorated

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip/crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 149,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front upper suspension, prescribed areas corroded.

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excess travel.

Pass 24 Nov 2017 134,805 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn..

drivers door mirror unit damaged..

n/s/r wheel arch corroded..

rear inner panels corroded/deteriorating..

Fail 13 Nov 2017 134,640 miles

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

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

brake pedal rubber worn..

drivers door mirror unit damaged..

n/s/r wheel arch corroded..

rear inner panels corroded/deteriorating..

Pass 14 Nov 2016 116,466 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills/steps (5.2.6)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower rear mountings (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner quarters (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner wings (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 116,466 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills/steps (5.2.6)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower rear mountings (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner quarters (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner wings (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 102,457 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 102,457 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 91,285 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear jacking point damaged

towbar electrics socket damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2014 91,285 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear jacking point damaged

towbar electrics socket damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2013 80,675 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 68,790 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 51,902 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 38,336 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 34,844 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 28,240 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 19,871 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 21,635 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 CZE is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CZE, 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 CZE is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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