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FV54 GDZ

2004 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

214,913 mi
Last recorded214,913 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 GDZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 214,913 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/door step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill door step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides bump stop mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 212,067 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides bump stop mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

radiator mounting panel corroded & holed

Pass 15 Oct 2021 205,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 205,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 199,567 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 195,904 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Various areas of corrosion inc. some holes

Fail 23 Oct 2019 195,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dip and main beam when first switched on. (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Various areas of corrosion inc. some holes

Pass 3 Oct 2018 191,764 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Transverse rear brake pipes corroding

Various under-body and components corroding

Pass 10 Oct 2017 187,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear sill back corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both front sill/steps corroded

n/s and o/s rear chassis corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2016 186,198 miles

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

o/s/r chassis behind wheel corroded

slight noise o/s/f possible wheel bearing

Fail 10 Oct 2016 186,198 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/r chassis behind wheel corroded

slight noise o/s/f possible wheel bearing

Pass 14 Oct 2015 183,543 miles

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

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

n/s & o/s outer sills corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2015 183,543 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

n/s & o/s outer sills corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2014 180,849 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 180,849 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 178,503 miles

Play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 11 Oct 2012 174,216 miles

Localised corrosion

Nearside seat belt twisted

Play in nearside front wheel bearing

Some brake pipes pitting, some previously greased (presume corrosion)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 174,216 miles

Localised corrosion

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

Nearside seat belt twisted

Play in nearside front wheel bearing

Some brake pipes pitting, some previously greased (presume corrosion)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 164,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre sidewall has cuts in it and slightly perished

Fail 14 Oct 2011 164,244 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre sidewall has cuts in it and slightly perished

Pass 1 Oct 2010 139,572 miles

Oil leak

damage to front end/intercooler loose

end float play in both rear wheels

rear diff noisey

Fail 1 Oct 2010 139,572 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

damage to front end/intercooler loose

end float play in both rear wheels

front pads appear low

play in both front wheel bearings

rear diff noisey

Pass 28 Oct 2009 119,652 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 102,733 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 85,531 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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FV54 GDZ is a 2004 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FV54 GDZ, 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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FV54 GDZ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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