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FJ54 GDK

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,471 mi
Last recorded42,471 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ54 GDK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 42,471 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 41,723 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 40,477 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 40,477 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 39,511 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 39,511 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 37,409 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 37,409 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 33,010 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 32,816 miles

osr shock has a misting of oil

Pass 18 Apr 2019 32,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 31,634 miles

surface corrosion to power steering hose

Fail 2 May 2018 31,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

surface corrosion to power steering hose

Pass 21 Apr 2017 30,984 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 29,490 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 29,490 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 26,903 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 24,550 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 23,883 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 22,655 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 20,266 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 18,140 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 15,539 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 12,556 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 9,053 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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FJ54 GDK 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 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 FJ54 GDK, 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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What year was FJ54 GDK registered?

FJ54 GDK is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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