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GV04 CFL

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

212,010 mi
Last recorded212,010 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 CFL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2018 212,010 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2016 205,464 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 205,464 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 202,755 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r light lense cracked

very badly rusted sills

Fail 14 Apr 2015 202,730 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r light lense cracked

very badly rusted sills

Pass 17 Apr 2014 199,751 miles

tow bar electrics are very rusty

rusty sills

rusty underbody

Fail 17 Apr 2014 199,751 miles

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

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

rusty sills

rusty underbody

tow bar electrics are very rusty

Pass 10 Apr 2013 194,018 miles

both front tyres are starting to wear low

rusty under body

very rusty sills

Fail 10 Apr 2013 194,018 miles

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

both front tyres are starting to wear low

rusty under body

very rusty sills

Pass 19 Apr 2012 182,307 miles

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

n/s sill rusty

n/s/r light lense broken (no white light showing)

o/s sill rusty

Fail 13 Apr 2012 182,307 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Towbar component excessively damaged (6.6.1)

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

n/s sill rusty

n/s/r light lense broken (no white light showing)

o/s sill rusty

Fail 30 Apr 2011 159,448 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre splitting on sidewall & across the tread

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 159,448 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre splitting on sidewall & across the tread

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 138,206 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 138,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 119,484 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 97,009 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 97,008 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 74,160 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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GV04 CFL is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 GV04 CFL, 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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GV04 CFL is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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