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GP53 PWU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

205,079 mi
Last recorded205,079 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 PWU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 205,079 miles

rear shocks slight misting of oil

surface corrosion on ns sill

20mm crack in windscreen but not in drivers veiw

Pass 5 Apr 2012 199,355 miles

damage to front

damage to windscreen

fuel smell - no leak found

minor leak from front exhaust

nearside front wheel rim damaged

play in offside steering rack

rear lamps slight interaction

Pass 20 Apr 2011 166,443 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 166,430 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2010 153,470 miles

front bumper damaged

front number plate damaged

minor leak from front exhaust

nearside and offside front doors slight stiff to open

Pass 7 Mar 2009 142,372 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 113,002 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 81,032 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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GP53 PWU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GP53 PWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GP53 PWU registered?

GP53 PWU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 January 2004.

Is GP53 PWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP53 PWU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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