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CW04 GWV

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

168,320 mi
Last recorded168,320 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW04 GWV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 168,320 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front & rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 168,320 miles

Front Position lamp not working O/S,N/S (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER & OUTER SILL HOLED & CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CROSS MEMBER HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL/STEP HOLED & CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working O/S,N/S (4.2.1 (a))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front & rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2018

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near leaf spring eye (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near leaf spring shackle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated step area (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources all (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 164,615 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear crossmember has a small hole which is not yet effecting the overall strength.

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

exhaust barely supported.

from front to rear heavy shale and rust on body

Fail 7 Sep 2017 164,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring mounting both fore and aft of spring extensive repair required (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring mounting both fore and aft of spring extensive repair required (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

exhaust barely supported.

from front to rear heavy shale and rust on body

Pass 8 Sep 2016 159,083 miles

rear arches, rear chassis and front arches a little rusty.

Fail 5 Sep 2016 159,055 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and lower ball joint knocking on same link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven N/S low 49% possible cylinder fault. (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear arches, rear chassis and front arches a little rusty.

Pass 8 Sep 2015 151,692 miles

front wishbone rear bushes worn

both front brake pipes very rusty

front inner wings very rusty

n/s inner/outter cv boots racked perished

n/s/r tyre walls cracked perished

play in front anti roll bar link ball joints

play o/s track rod end

sills back sills spring hangers rear floors very rusty shailing

Fail 8 Sep 2015 151,692 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brake pipes very rusty

front inner wings very rusty

front wishbone rear bushes worn

n/s inner/outter cv boots racked perished

n/s/r tyre walls cracked perished

play in front anti roll bar link ball joints

play o/s track rod end

sills back sills spring hangers rear floors very rusty shailing

Pass 8 Sep 2014 144,758 miles

Front wishbone rear bush perished O/S

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 144,758 miles

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

Front wishbone rear bush perished O/S

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 137,837 miles

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

Rear chassis and floors rusty shailing and weakening

corrosion areas visable under the bonnet

welded repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 17 Aug 2013 137,672 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear chassis and floors rusty shailing and weakening

corrosion areas visable under the bonnet

Pass 16 Jul 2012 130,194 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 130,060 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 124,216 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Diesel weep on return pipe

Front brake pipes rusty front pads and discs near end of life

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

O/S/R wheel bearing slight noise, N/S/F wheel bearing slight play on shacker plates

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Sump very rusty

Underside of vehicle a bit rusty

Pass 8 Jul 2011 124,216 miles

Diesel weep on return pipe

Front brake pipes rusty front pads and discs near end of life

O/S/R wheel bearing slight noise, N/S/F wheel bearing slight play on shacker plates

Sump very rusty

Underside of vehicle a bit rusty

Pass 12 Jul 2010 116,930 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 116,930 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

front brake pipes rusty

Fail 22 Jun 2009 104,124 miles

Nearside handbrake canle siezing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight bind on the nearside rear wheel

Pass 22 Jun 2009 104,124 miles

Nearside handbrake canle siezing

Slight bind on the nearside rear wheel

Pass 19 Jun 2008 92,074 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 75,409 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 172,119 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 172,117 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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CW04 GWV is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 CW04 GWV, 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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CW04 GWV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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