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GV04 VWP

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,791 mi
Last recorded156,791 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 156,791 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front and rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front and rear including center (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all floor and inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s and o/s inner front arches and chassis corrded small holes not in prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s sill inner and outer holes not in prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear crossmember and suspension mounting points (6.1.B.2)

all exhaust corroded

all vehicle front to rear heavily undersealed

Pass 26 May 2016 152,400 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front to rear including center (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill hole not in prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor all including rear inner arches (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s and o/s inner arches and steps (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear sills all inner and outer (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 144,125 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 May 2015 144,122 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 139,619 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear floor covered on inside

underside of vehicle is very corroded in lots of places

Fail 23 Apr 2014 139,610 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear floor covered on inside

underside of vehicle is very corroded in lots of places

Pass 1 Nov 2012 127,731 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 127,684 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 106,402 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 106,400 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 89,796 miles

Advise nail in offside rear tyre

Advise brake pipes corroded slightly at middle of floorpan

Advise bumper loose nearside front

Advise front coil springs corroded

Advise general corrosion to outer sills and floorpan area

Advise slight brake bind nearside rear

Fail 14 Apr 2010 89,796 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise brake pipes corroded slightly at middle of floorpan

Advise bumper loose nearside front

Advise front coil springs corroded

Advise general corrosion to outer sills and floorpan area

Advise nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2009 73,021 miles

Advise clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

Advise deep cut to offside front tyre down to cords but not long enough to fail

Advise front bumper loose nearside

Advise front pads look low through wheels and discs overheated and corroded

Advise front wiper blades smearing

Advise handbrake travel getting high

Advise nearside rear tyre down to 2.2mm

Advise slight end float at both rear wheels/hubs when pulled back and forth

Pass 8 Apr 2008 56,220 miles

Advise stonechips to windscreen

Fail 8 Apr 2008 56,220 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Advise front wiper blades worn

Advise nail in nearside rear tyre

Advise stonechips to windscreen

Pass 18 Apr 2007 41,660 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 VWP 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 62.5%.

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

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