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GV04 DKX

2004 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,409 mi
Last recorded68,409 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 DKX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 68,409 miles

both lower door steps & inner sills badly corroded - not within 30cm of mounting points

reversing lamps inoperative

sills, chassis, inner wings generally corroding

Fail 9 Nov 2022 68,391 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

both lower door steps & inner sills badly corroded - not within 30cm of mounting points

reversing lamps inoperative

sills, chassis, inner wings generally corroding

Pass 2 Dec 2021 64,135 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage by steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 64,108 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage by steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills, chassis & inner wings generally corroding & bear considerable welded repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 61,258 miles

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

considerable welded repair to vehicle

doorsteps / footwells etc corroded

power steering pipes badly corroded

signs of power steering fluid leaking from steering rack area

widespread corrosion to inner sills / chassis areas etc.

Fail 8 Dec 2020 61,258 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger by shock absorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

considerable welded repair to vehicle

doorsteps / footwells etc corroded

power steering pipes badly corroded

signs of power steering fluid leaking from steering rack area

widespread corrosion to inner sills / chassis areas etc.

Pass 16 Jul 2019 57,583 miles

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

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

both front lower inner sills corroded - not within 30cm of mounting points

power steering fluid shows signs of leaking

vehicle bears considerable welded repair

windscreen washers could be better

Fail 9 Apr 2019 57,581 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger/inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

o/s front inner sill corroded - not within 30cm of mounting points

sills/chassis/inner wings generally corroding

Pass 30 Apr 2018 55,397 miles

chassis sections generally corroded

front brakes give slightly fluctuating readings

front inner wings corroded

rear no. plate slightly loose

sills corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2018 55,396 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger near leaf spring rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near shock absorber top mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from rack area (2.3.3b)

chassis sections generally corroded

front brakes give slightly fluctuating readings

front inner wings corroded

rear no. plate slightly loose

sills corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2017 52,173 miles

signs of fluid leak from power steering rack area

Pass 13 Apr 2016 49,038 miles

engine area oily underneath

signs of fluid leak from power steering rack area

some surface corrosion to chassis sections

wipers could be better

Fail 7 Apr 2016 48,946 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete split (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

engine area oily underneath

signs of fluid leak from power steering rack area

some surface corrosion to chassis sections

wipers could be better

Pass 29 Apr 2015 45,526 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 29 Apr 2015 45,524 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 6 May 2014 41,347 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

power steering fluid shows signs of leaking

spare wheel slightly loose

Pass 22 Apr 2013 36,305 miles

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

considerable surface cracks and perish marks in tyre walls

knock from steering

signs of power steering fluid leak

Pass 23 Apr 2012 31,769 miles

knock from steering rack area

slight inbalance of rear brakes

Fail 30 Apr 2011 27,958 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

knock from steering rack

surface cracks & perish marks in tyre walls

surface scar in offside front tyre outer wall

wipers could be better

Pass 30 Apr 2011 27,958 miles

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

knock from steering rack

surface cracks & perish marks in tyre walls

surface scar in offside front tyre outer wall

wipers could be better

Pass 29 Apr 2010 24,884 miles

engine area oily underneath

knock from oily steering rack

nail in nearside rear tyre

scar in offside front tyre outer wall

wipers could be better

Pass 17 Apr 2009 20,736 miles

offside rear brake judders slightly

signs of fluid leaking from rack area

Pass 6 May 2008 17,041 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 11,565 miles

knock from steering rack area

nail in nearside front tyre

signs of power steering fluid leaking from rack area

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 DKX is a 2004 Ford Transit in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DKX, 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 DKX is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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