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CN53 GHV

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

67,706 mi
Last recorded67,706 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 GHV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 67,706 miles

off side rear chassis rusting by shock mount

underside coated in underseal

vehicle underside has been plated/welded-front

Pass 21 Mar 2025 65,093 miles

underside coated in paint/underseal

vehicle underside has been plated/welded

Pass 19 Jun 2024 62,506 miles

age related corrosion on underside/vehicle coated in underseal

front brake discs pitted

front inner wings corroded

near side front inner and off side outer sill corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2023 61,153 miles

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

undersealed throughout

Fail 27 Jun 2023 61,136 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

undersealed throughout

Pass 29 Jun 2022 59,574 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all 4 spring eye bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 57,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear leaf spring bump stop missing due to corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2021 57,414 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached leaf spring bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear leaf spring bump stop missing due to corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2020 56,103 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

hole in n/s/f inner wheel arch out side prescribed area

under side of vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 1 Jul 2020 56,100 miles

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

hole in n/s/f inner wheel arch out side prescribed area

under side of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 2 May 2019 54,229 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 52,627 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2018 52,627 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 50,659 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

underside and components covered with underseal

Pass 3 May 2016 48,377 miles

componants underseasled

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Apr 2015 44,495 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front inner wings have slight corrosion

Pass 14 May 2014 41,425 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 41,302 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 38,864 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 35,987 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 33,853 miles

slight imbalance on front brakes 23%

Pass 9 Feb 2010 30,823 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 28,079 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 25,093 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 20,962 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 20,962 miles

Nearside Outer Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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CN53 GHV is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 CN53 GHV, 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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CN53 GHV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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