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GV04 CHL

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

195,165 mi
Last recorded195,165 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 CHL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 195,165 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 195,110 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front inner step (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working n/s and o/s (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advanced corrosion to front and rear chassis and floor

n/s inner step corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2014 182,218 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 182,211 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 May 2013 171,078 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 171,078 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 May 2012 158,105 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 9 May 2012 158,090 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 153,609 miles

Advise body/chassis starting to corrode

Advise both front suspension coil springs corroded

Advise nail in nearside rear tyre

Advise number plate light dim

Advise oil leak from engine

Advise power steering pipes on front subframe corroded

Advise slight end float at rear hubs

Advise windscreen cracked offside lower corner

Fail 7 Feb 2011 153,609 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Advise body/chassis starting to corrode

Advise both front suspension coil springs corroded

Advise nail in nearside rear tyre

Advise number plate light dim

Advise oil leak from engine

Advise power steering pipes on front subframe corroded

Advise slight end float at rear hubs

Advise windscreen cracked offside lower corner

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 137,345 miles

Advise bonnet lock stiff to open

Advise general corrosion starting to appear on chassis/floorpan

Advise nail in nearside rear and offside front tyre

Advise slight brake bind nearside rear

Advise slight damage to front number plate

Advise slight end float at both rear hubs

Advise squeek from fan belt area

Advise very slight wheel bearing noise nearside front

Fail 29 Jan 2010 137,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Advise bonnet lock stiff to open

Advise general corrosion starting to appear on chassis/floorpan

Advise nail in nearside rear and offside front tyre

Advise nearside front tyre just legal on outer edge(see failure sheet)

Advise slight brake bind nearside rear

Advise slight damage to front number plate

Advise slight end float at both rear hubs

Advise squeek from fan belt area

Advise very slight wheel bearing noise nearside front

Pass 13 Feb 2009 118,168 miles

Advise front brake pads down to same thickness as backings

Advise slight play/end float at both rear hubs

Pass 30 Jan 2008 100,633 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 84,916 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 84,913 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 CHL is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 CHL, 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 CHL is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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