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FG04 GFJ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

141,055 mi
Last recorded141,055 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 GFJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 141,055 miles

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

N/S and O/S Inner sills covered heavily with underseal

N/S and O/S Rear Outer sills covered heavily with underseal

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S Rear Inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle underbody covered heavily with underseal

Fail 9 Jun 2026 141,055 miles

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

N/S and O/S Inner sills covered heavily with underseal

N/S and O/S Rear Outer sills covered heavily with underseal

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S Rear Inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle underbody covered heavily with underseal

Pass 8 Mar 2025 140,910 miles

Front Inner both sills covered in sealant

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Inner sill covered in sealant

Offside Rear Outer sill covered in sealant

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 139,201 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 139,199 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.88 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch multiple places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch multiple places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 137,316 miles

surface corrosion to vehicle under body

Pass 13 Apr 2022 136,518 miles

corrosion on underbody and inner sills

Pass 2 Apr 2021 135,969 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 135,096 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 133,460 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 132,433 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 132,433 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 131,422 miles

Nearside Rear inner and outer sills are corroded and holed

Rear brakes are binding slightly

Pass 12 Feb 2016 129,932 miles

bad engine oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2015 125,396 miles

nsr inner and outer sills are holed and corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2015 125,396 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nsr inner and outer sills are holed and corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2014 122,254 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 116,683 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 116,683 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 110,205 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 106,051 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2011 105,854 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2010 103,069 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 99,734 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 73,624 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre only 10psi

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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FG04 GFJ is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FG04 GFJ, 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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FG04 GFJ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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