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AD04 GZB

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,730 mi
Last recorded135,730 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 GZB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2017 135,730 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Sill (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

2cracks in windscreen

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 125,151 miles

Corrosion on both rear chassis rails above bump stops

Exhaust blow centre silencer

Nearside Front Metal brake pipe corroded

Nearside Front Step corroded

Nearside Inner and Outer sil corroded

Offside Front Step corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner and outer sil corroded

Offside Rear Metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2016 125,151 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on both rear chassis rails above bump stops

Exhaust blow centre silencer

Nearside Front Metal brake pipe corroded

Nearside Front Step corroded

Nearside Inner and Outer sil corroded

Offside Front Step corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner and outer sil corroded

Offside Rear Metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2015 115,707 miles

Corrosion to N/S front step area, not within prescribed areas

Corrosion to N/S sil area, not within prescribed areas

Corrosion to O/S sil area, not within prescribed areas

Exhaut blow from from rear silencer

N/S mirror lens loose, but not insecure.

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 115,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Corrosion to N/S front step area, not within prescribed areas

Corrosion to N/S sil area, not within prescribed areas

Corrosion to O/S sil area, not within prescribed areas

Exhaut blow from from rear silencer

N/S mirror lens loose, but not insecure.

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 106,781 miles

Corosion to O/S outer sil, Damage to N/S outer sil. not within prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear brake imbalance only just met

Fail 1 Sep 2014 106,742 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Corosion to O/S outer sil, Damage to N/S outer sil. not within prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 98,964 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2013 98,959 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2012 90,001 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 66,171 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 66,171 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 54,955 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 41,593 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 33,499 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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AD04 GZB is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AD04 GZB, 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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AD04 GZB is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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