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CU04 GSV

2004 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,608 mi
Last recorded112,608 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 GSV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 112,608 miles

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

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

Rear handbrake travel

Fail 14 Jul 2025 112,570 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Handbrake travel

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 109,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush is starting to perish and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 109,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush is starting to perish and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 106,197 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 147,348 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 142,843 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 142,822 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 139,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

corrosion and corrosion repair underside areas

Pass 2 Jul 2019
Pass 10 Jul 2018
Fail 28 Jun 2018

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2017

Oil leak ()

Passenger seats missing at time of test.

Windscreen damaged.

coolant low.

welding repairs covered by sealent.

Pass 20 Jun 2016 132,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

deep cut in n/s/f tyre

n/s sliding door inner handle damaged

slight imbalance between rear brakes

windscreen chipped within zone a

Pass 30 Jun 2015 123,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2014 108,715 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to center exhaust

repairs been made to offside rear chassie

Pass 10 Jul 2013 105,853 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to center exhaust

slight play to offside inner rack joint

Pass 22 Jun 2012 101,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 99,031 miles

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

both front wishbone rear bushes are perished

slight corrosion to exhaust

slight corrosion to underbody

stone chips in screen

Pass 30 Mar 2010 93,847 miles

stone chip to windsceen

Pass 25 Mar 2009 81,935 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 65,537 miles

stone chip in a zone of front windscreen

Pass 18 Apr 2007 50,164 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 32,816 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

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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CU04 GSV is a 2004 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CU04 GSV, 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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CU04 GSV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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