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GJ04 CTU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

175,122 mi
Last recorded175,122 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 CTU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 May 2018 175,122 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

excessive corrosion to underside of vehicle and sills but not within prescribed areas

unable to properly check fuel cap

Pass 30 May 2017 153,581 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to sills and underside of vehicle but not excessive within prescribed areas

Pass 14 Mar 2016 128,628 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 128,628 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 103,343 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 103,343 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 79,002 miles

offside rear number plate light dim

rear bump stop bonding starting to deterioate

Pass 31 Dec 2012 58,243 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 54,152 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 54,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 47,445 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 47,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 40,033 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 32,043 miles

slight cut N/S Front Tyre Side wall

Pass 6 Feb 2008 23,474 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 16,999 miles

mirrors cracked require replacement

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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GJ04 CTU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GJ04 CTU, 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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GJ04 CTU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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