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GF04 AMV

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

159,421 mi
Last recorded159,421 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 AMV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 159,421 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 148,516 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 142,405 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust rusty

oil level very low toped up before mot

r/o/s tyre perished and not flat in tread

rear axle bump stop rubbers damaged

slight wear noted in steering rack

wet test

Pass 12 Apr 2013 142,405 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust rusty

oil level very low toped up before mot

r/o/s tyre perished and not flat in tread

rear axle bump stop rubbers damaged

slight wear noted in steering rack

wet test

Pass 11 Apr 2012 127,285 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm and worn on edges

eml is on ?

exhaust rusty

front discs worn

front pads appear very low

oil level found low !

steering rack worn (slight)

underside rusty in places

Fail 11 Apr 2012 127,285 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn to 3mm and worn on edges

eml is on ?

exhaust rusty

front discs worn

front pads appear very low

oil level found low !

steering rack worn (slight)

underside rusty in places

Pass 13 Apr 2011 112,957 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rusty

o/s mirror glass damaged

underside rusty

Fail 13 Apr 2011 112,955 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine stabalizer worn

exhaust rusty

o/s mirror glass damaged

o/s track rod end worn

r/n/s tyre badly curbed and perished

underside rusty

Pass 14 Apr 2010 96,506 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rusty

oil below min level toped up before mot

r/n/s tyre badly curbed and perished two nails in tread (unrepairable)

steering rack worn

Fail 20 Mar 2009 77,882 miles

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

f/n/s tyre perished and nailed on the inner edge (not repairable)

front wipers poor

r/n/s tyre noted badly perished

slight wear noted on both front brake disc

Pass 20 Mar 2009 77,882 miles

f/n/s tyre perished and nailed on the inner edge (not repairable)

front wipers poor

r/n/s tyre noted badly perished

slight wear noted on both front brake disc

Pass 14 Apr 2008 65,328 miles

OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN BEFORE TEST

f/o/s of vehicle is damaged

r/n/s tyre perished and curbed

r/o/s tyre screw noted in tread

Pass 22 Mar 2007 48,812 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 48,812 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S Mirror glass broken

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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GF04 AMV is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GF04 AMV, 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 GF04 AMV registered?

GF04 AMV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 March 2004.

Is GF04 AMV safe to buy?

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