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GF04 CEX

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

220,530 mi
Last recorded220,530 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 CEX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 220,530 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

chassis corroded all under slight blistering to rear

outer sills covered in under seal

Pass 20 Aug 2020 190,829 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 190,820 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 180,019 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 167,428 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 160,074 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 149,299 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 156,086 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 141,439 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 132,114 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 2 Mar 2013 132,097 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 10 Mar 2012 120,850 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 120,810 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 106,621 miles

wear to front brake discs

Fail 13 Mar 2010 91,999 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 91,999 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 77,596 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 77,594 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 66,772 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 66,772 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 50,956 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 50,956 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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 CEX is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 GF04 CEX, 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 CEX registered?

GF04 CEX is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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The MOT history for GF04 CEX shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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