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GV04 MTE

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

123,964 mi
Last recorded123,964 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 123,964 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 123,715 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis side facing wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of rear spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis side facing wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of rear spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 106,966 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear tyre wllsstarting to perish

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced allareas are welded and sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

chipi windscreen

silencers corroding

Fail 20 Jun 2018 106,966 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear tyre wllsstarting to perish

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced allareas are welded and sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

chipi windscreen

silencers corroding

Fail 26 May 2018

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction junk in front (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner wing s/absorber mounting area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front and rear spring hanger mounts (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering front cross member adjacent o/s chassis leg (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all underbody and step areas corroded

both rear susp bump stops missing

Pass 5 May 2017 98,205 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 98,205 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2016 94,624 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 94,612 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 89,305 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2015 89,305 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 82,587 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

exhaust deteriorated

front tyres perished

nearside rear inner sill corroded

offside front chassis corroded (under bonnet)

Fail 16 May 2014 82,562 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

exhaust deteriorated

front tyres perished

nearside rear inner sill corroded

offside front chassis corroded (under bonnet)

Pass 16 May 2013 76,060 miles

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

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

nearside wiper blade split but clearing screen

offside door mirror slightly damaged

rear outer sills corroded - not within prescribed areas

rear tyres perished

Pass 18 May 2012 69,328 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 26 May 2011 60,958 miles

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

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

handbrake tell-tale lamp not working

Fail 26 May 2011 60,958 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

handbrake tell-tale lamp not working

Pass 19 May 2010 53,630 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2009 48,533 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 43,257 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 33,818 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 33,818 miles

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 MTE is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MTE, 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 MTE is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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