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EF53 GZM

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,338 mi
Last recorded156,338 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 GZM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 156,338 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 156,338 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner door step sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 138,988 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner Chassis corroding / Inner Wing Engine bay (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 136,555 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 136,555 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Side door B Pillar lower door sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wing Edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis rail inner wing near air box (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 133,355 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill's and under front arches starting to corrode (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Nail in tyre o/s/f and o/s/r tyres have multiple nails and bits of metal in them ()

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 132,537 miles

Nearside outer sliding door handle broken

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 132,535 miles

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

Nearside outer sliding door handle broken

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 130,760 miles

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

side door handle broken but still can be opened

Pass 31 Mar 2016 128,831 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2016 128,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. needs to be 215/75/16c (4.1.A.1a)

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

oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2015 126,846 miles

Oil leak

both rear bump stops missing

sliding door handle broken

Fail 23 Mar 2015 126,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

both rear bump stops missing

sliding door handle broken

Pass 20 Mar 2014 123,303 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 123,302 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 122,254 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 119,663 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 115,141 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 110,770 miles

O/S FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Pass 16 Feb 2009 104,721 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 104,721 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 98,741 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE OUTER TREAD WORN. N/S FRONT WHEEL SLIGHT M/MENT. N/S FRONT SLIGHT BIND.

Pass 20 Dec 2006 76,820 miles

3 seats in load space not bolted down with seat belts

Fail 18 Dec 2006 76,820 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

3 seats in load space not bolted down with seat belts

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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EF53 GZM is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EF53 GZM, 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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EF53 GZM is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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