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GF04 XYU

2004 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

191,581 mi
Last recorded191,581 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 XYU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 191,581 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Nov 2016 191,580 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corner to outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corner to outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

oil level low

Pass 16 Nov 2015 184,685 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 184,685 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 175,945 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 175,941 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2013 169,396 miles

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

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

Offside rear outer sill corroded

Rear inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2013 169,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Offside rear outer sill corroded

Rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2012 164,514 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

general corrosion

Fail 10 Aug 2012 164,492 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

general corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2011 161,285 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 161,285 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 161,251 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

both sills slightly corroded

Pass 5 May 2010 153,948 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 153,948 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 147,115 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 141,588 miles

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

front number plate fading

Pass 27 Apr 2007 109,377 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 XYU is a 2004 Ford Transit in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XYU, 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 XYU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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