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GD53 GYC

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

154,473 mi
Last recorded154,473 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 154,473 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 144,005 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 144,005 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 134,112 miles

Front both front discs worn thin on in side

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rusty inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front rusty hole under o\s\step inside

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 134,064 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rusty hole on inner wing within 30 cm suspension mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Front both front discs worn thin on in side

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rusty inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front rusty hole under o\s\step inside

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 127,737 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 127,677 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

frt discs worn & corroded

o/s/f cab sidelight dim

Pass 7 Apr 2014 120,107 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 120,082 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 109,204 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2013 109,131 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2012 101,823 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2011 93,743 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear outer tyre has cut on sidewall but is not to cords

Fail 1 Mar 2011 93,740 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear outer tyre has cut on sidewall but is not to cords

Pass 29 Mar 2010 85,598 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 85,413 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 70,535 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 57,923 miles

discs corroding o/s/f tyre 2.5mm

Pass 8 Jan 2007 45,420 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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GD53 GYC is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GYC, 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 GYC is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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