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GF04 XWM

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,313 mi
Last recorded146,313 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2020 146,313 miles

Cab steps insecure both o/s and n/s corroded front edge (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 146,313 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Cab steps insecure both o/s and n/s corroded front edge (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 137,872 miles

BOTH rear bump stops missing

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion around both bump stop areas

corrosion to all wheel arches

corrosion to both outer sills

Fail 8 Apr 2019 137,872 miles

BOTH rear bump stops missing

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion around both bump stop areas

corrosion to all wheel arches

corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 10 Apr 2018 128,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres badly worn on inner edge

corrosion around both rear bump stop areas

corrosion to all wheel arches

corrosion to both outer sills

nearside rear bump stop missing

nearside rear foot and handbrake effort a little low

Pass 13 Apr 2017 121,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear chassis corroded bump stop area

Offside Rear chassis corroded bump stop area

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all the wheel arches corroded

both outer sills corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 121,421 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded center of inner sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear chassis corroded bump stop area

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear chassis corroded bump stop area

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all the wheel arches corroded

both outer sills corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 114,610 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

corrosion to offside inner sill

Fail 13 Apr 2016 114,608 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

corrosion to offside inner sill

nearside front tyre worn VERY CLOSE to legal limit

Pass 10 Apr 2015 103,731 miles

Item removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside and offside inner sills slightly corroded

Nearside rear outer sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Offside rear outer sill/wheel arch corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 26 Mar 2014 90,599 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 80,912 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 80,912 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 72,386 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 64,533 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 55,845 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 55,845 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 46,343 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 46,343 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 37,453 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 28,009 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 28,009 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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GF04 XWM 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 63.6%.

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 XWM, 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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GF04 XWM is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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