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GV04 WTW

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

173,878 mi
Last recorded173,878 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 173,878 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes Covered In Coating Unable To Fully Inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis Corroded Nearside Gearbox Mount Area

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight Leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-Body Coated in Underseal Unable To fully Inspect Chassis And Body

Pass 12 Oct 2018 165,573 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front slight body corrosion

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 165,573 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 136,629 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall perished

under body corrosion front and rear

Fail 22 Sep 2017 136,621 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wall perished

under body corrosion front and rear

Pass 6 Oct 2016 118,326 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 118,326 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with indicators (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 112,445 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 112,394 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 104,815 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 100,143 miles

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

VEHICLE HAS DEVELOPING CORROSION WITHIN PRESCRIBED AND NON PRESCRIBED AREAS

Fail 3 Sep 2013 100,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

VEHICLE HAS DEVELOPING CORROSION WITHIN PRESCRIBED AND NON PRESCRIBED AREAS

Pass 23 Aug 2012 92,698 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 92,695 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 87,333 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 83,150 miles

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

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

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

front disc wear

Fail 31 Aug 2010 83,149 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

front disc wear

Pass 8 Apr 2009 74,777 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 74,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 68,771 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

breather defective

Pass 6 Mar 2008 68,771 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

breather defective

Fail 21 Mar 2007 52,649 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 52,649 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 WTW 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 56.5%.

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

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