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GJ04 YHL

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 127,448 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

front and rear outer sills damaged

under body corrosion all overfloors

Pass 6 Jan 2018 122,109 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis bt shock absorber mounts and outer sils corrision (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides floor near wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

under body corrision allover

Pass 13 Jan 2017 114,343 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear both sides (6.1.B.2)

outer sills damaged

under body corrision allover

Pass 7 Jan 2016 107,249 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 105,216 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 101,771 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 6 Jan 2014 101,767 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2013 94,497 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal rubber worn

headlamp adjuster mechanisms deteriorated

some areas showing corrosion

Fail 3 Jan 2012 88,071 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake pedal rubber worn

slight signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2012 88,071 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake pedal rubber worn

slight signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2010 76,833 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 76,822 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 76,822 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 62,837 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 42,531 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 42,407 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 YHL is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YHL, 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 YHL is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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