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GV04 MTX

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

95,904 mi
Last recorded95,904 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 95,904 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Severity can’t not be seen as a result of plastic cover sprayed in Under seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Severity can’t not be seen as a result of plastic cover sprayed in Under seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Severity can’t not be seen as a result of plastic cover sprayed in Under seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Severity can’t not be seen as a result of plastic cover sprayed in Under seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

I belive the corrosion might be worse behind these covers so i strongly advise them to be removed and checked

Slight corrosion can be seen all over the vehicle under body and bonnet but view is restricted

The van is fitted with un factory covers and covers and underseal not allowing the full extent of the corrosion to be seen

Fail 17 Jan 2019 87,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

many areas of corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2018 106,523 miles

Nearside Rear chassis leg corroded

Nearside Rear floor pan to inner wheel arch tub corroded & holed

Nearside Rear tyre bald on edges

Nearside centre of inner sill corroded & holed

Offside Rear chassis leg corroded

Offside Rear floor pan to inner wheel arch tub corroded & holed

Offside Rear tyre bald on edges

Offside centre of inner sill corroded & holed

Fail 16 Jan 2018 106,523 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear chassis leg corroded

Nearside Rear floor pan to inner wheel arch tub corroded & holed

Nearside Rear tyre bald on edges

Nearside centre of inner sill corroded & holed

Offside Rear chassis leg corroded

Offside Rear floor pan to inner wheel arch tub corroded & holed

Offside Rear tyre bald on edges

Offside centre of inner sill corroded & holed

Pass 24 Mar 2017 103,887 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Front windscreen cracked in nearside upper corner

Nearside Rear wheel tub seam to floor pan corroded

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear wheel tub seam to floor pan excessive corrosion & holed

Rear brakes slight imbalance

Fail 15 Mar 2017 103,863 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Front windscreen cracked in nearside upper corner

Nearside Rear wheel tub seam to floor pan corroded

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear wheel tub seam to floor pan excessive corrosion & holed

Rear brakes slight imbalance

Pass 13 Apr 2016 101,708 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 101,679 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Leaf spring mount (front and rear) (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 98,224 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

windscreen cracked nearside upper corner

Fail 1 Apr 2015 98,224 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

windscreen cracked nearside upper corner

Pass 3 Apr 2014 94,428 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

multiple cracks nearside upper corner of windscreen

nearside handbrake cable partially siezed

Fail 2 Apr 2014 94,428 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

multiple cracks nearside upper corner of windscreen

nearside handbrake cable partially siezed

Pass 4 Apr 2013 90,192 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside front sill damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2012 85,980 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 85,980 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 79,619 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 79,619 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 76,487 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 76,425 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 71,948 miles

Brake pedal rubber split

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

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

o/s/f mud flap slightly insecure

Fail 31 Mar 2009 71,948 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Brake pedal rubber split

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

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

o/s/f mud flap slightly insecure

Pass 6 Nov 2007 59,284 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 59,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 MTX is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 MTX, 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 MTX is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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