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GD53 FSV

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

89,583 mi
Last recorded89,583 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 FSV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2014 89,583 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside + nearside front hub bearings racey

offside rear hub oil seal weeping

Pass 17 Jun 2013 86,394 miles

offside rear hub oil seal weeping

slight noise on nearside front hub bearing

Fail 17 Jun 2013 86,394 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear hub oil seal weeping

slight noise on nearside front hub bearing

Fail 29 Jun 2012 81,328 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s rear brake drum contaminated with fluid possible brake fluid or oil but goos brake effort would advise further checks

Pass 29 Jun 2012 81,328 miles

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

o/s rear brake drum contaminated with fluid possible brake fluid or oil but goos brake effort would advise further checks

Pass 21 Jun 2011 74,311 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 74,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in Nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2010 71,148 miles

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

n/s/f disc inner edge pitted

oil leak engine

Fail 1 Jul 2010 71,145 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s/f disc inner edge pitted

oil leak engine

Fail 13 Jun 2010 70,961 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Front discs heavily pitted and corroded

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2008 61,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 61,134 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 53,476 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 53,476 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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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GD53 FSV is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 GD53 FSV, 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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GD53 FSV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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