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G5 RBW

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,139 mi
Last recorded72,139 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 RBW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 72,139 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 72,135 miles

Halfshaft securing bolt loose excessive movement / end float in both rear halfshafts (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 72,128 miles

Halfshaft securing bolt loose excessive movement / end float in both rear halfshafts (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill back (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch lower inner corner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 71,799 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 70,953 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 9 Jun 2023 69,153 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 69,153 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 68,432 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 66,103 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 65,948 miles

Front brake pads and discs deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2019 65,120 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Front brake discs rusty

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 64,122 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 64,122 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 63,073 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 63,065 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 62,033 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 60,841 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 59,594 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 56,998 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 55,144 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 54,915 miles

both headlamp images taped flat

end float in rear axle

front brake disks lipped

nearside rear hub is damp but no leaks present

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2010 46,436 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 36,584 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 27,064 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 15,804 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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G5 RBW is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver 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 G5 RBW, 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 G5 RBW registered?

G5 RBW is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 October 2004.

Is G5 RBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G5 RBW shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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