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CU53 GRK

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

262,256 mi
Last recorded262,256 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 GRK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2018 262,256 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi rear exhaust missing (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sills corroded both sides (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 245,775 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 245,772 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 245,475 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 239,525 miles

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

alt light on

Pass 6 Feb 2014 229,791 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

All wheels fitted with trims [nuts/studs not inspected]

Brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 224,056 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 194,552 miles

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

n/s rear tyre scrubbing on outside edge

Pass 11 Jan 2011 160,292 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 160,292 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 134,596 miles

1 Brake pedal rubber wearing thin 2 windsreen cracked but not in swept area yet 3 Hi level brake light not working 4 front and rear no plates starting to deteriorate 5 Heat shields insecure

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 108,784 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 76,875 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 52,551 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 52,551 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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CU53 GRK is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CU53 GRK, 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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CU53 GRK is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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