The road tax status for CU54 BUO is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for CU54 BUO?

The MOT for CU54 BUO is valid and due for renewal on or before 20 December 2022.

What is the recorded mileage of CU54 BUO?

The recorded mileage for CU54 BUO is 198,538 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is CU54 BUO ULEZ compliant?

No, CU54 BUO does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2004 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · CU54 BUO

CU54 BUO

2004 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 198,538 miles. MOT expired on 20 Dec 2022.

Make & Model: FORD TRANSIT
Year / Origin: 2004 · Swansea
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 20 Dec 2022
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 198,538 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.4L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2004

Engine

2402cc

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CU54 BUO Key Findings

27 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 12/12/2022
12 historical MOT failures
10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (26 mentions)

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CU54 BUO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Nov 2026, 00:18

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27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Transit (CU54 BUO) between July 2007 and December 2022.

The record contains 15 passes and 12 failures.

The most recent test on 12 December 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (26 issues), Brakes (21 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Steering (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 42 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i)”.

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CU54 BUO Mileage History

10/07/200768,396 mi
10/07/200768,396 mi
23/06/200888,364 mi+19,968 mi
11/06/200996,458 mi+8,094 mi
05/07/2010113,332 mi+16,874 mi
07/07/2011128,284 mi+14,952 mi
07/07/2011128,284 mi
04/07/2012142,212 mi+13,928 mi
10/07/2013156,673 mi+14,461 mi
08/07/2014168,608 mi+11,935 mi
08/07/2014168,608 mi
13/07/2015179,188 mi+10,580 mi
13/07/2015179,188 mi
12/07/2016187,200 mi+8,012 mi
15/07/2016187,202 mi+2 mi
01/09/2017190,552 mi+3,350 mi
01/09/2017190,556 mi+4 mi
27/09/2018193,279 mi+2,723 mi
29/09/2018193,285 mi+6 mi
25/09/2019194,758 mi+1,473 mi
01/10/2019194,764 mi+6 mi
23/09/2020196,471 mi+1,707 mi
29/09/2020196,483 mi+12 mi
29/09/2021198,526 mi+2,043 mi
17/12/2021198,538 mi+12 mi
21/12/2021198,538 mi

Average of roughly 9,007 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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Poor MOT pass rate (33%)

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