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GV04 VUT

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

332,419 mi
Last recorded332,419 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 332,419 miles

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

Offside Front Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2015 332,359 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 332,270 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 314,733 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 314,733 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

first 3 injeter dap may have small leak but not seen

o/s/r side running light not working and brocken lens

Pass 14 Apr 2010 292,366 miles

both rear mud gaurds damaged

steering rack damp may have small leak

Fail 14 Apr 2010 292,366 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear mud gaurds damaged

steering rack damp may have small leak

Pass 17 Apr 2009 256,842 miles

rear anti-roll bar bushes have slight play.

steering rack damp - no leaks seen.

stonechips in screen within limits.

Fail 16 Apr 2009 256,842 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear anti-roll bar bushes have slight play.

steering rack damp - no leaks seen.

stonechips in screen within limits.

Pass 8 Apr 2008 213,107 miles

o/sr wheel guard damaged

Fail 24 Apr 2007 176,846 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 176,846 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 VUT is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VUT, 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 VUT is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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