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GV53 ZYE

2004 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

201,495 mi
Last recorded201,495 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 ZYE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 201,495 miles

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

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

offside front wheel arch corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2014 201,406 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

n/s/f & o/s/f & n/s/r wheel arch getting rusty

o/s/r tyre slight 3/4 wear

Pass 20 Aug 2013 197,832 miles

o/s/f & o/s/r wheel arch getting rusty

Fail 19 Aug 2013 197,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

o/s/f & o/s/r wheel arch getting rusty

Fail 22 Jul 2013 197,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/f wheel arch getting rusty

Pass 8 Aug 2012 190,289 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 190,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 185,879 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 177,809 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 175,564 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 175,560 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 163,198 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 163,195 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 154,902 miles

n/s/r/outer wall deteriorated

Fail 25 Jan 2008 154,902 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r/outer wall deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2007 114,842 miles

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

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

offside front brake anti rattling springs loose

parking brake lever high but not at the end of its travel

Fail 3 Jan 2007 114,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

offside front brake anti rattling springs loose

parking brake lever high but not at the end of its travel

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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GV53 ZYE is a 2004 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 GV53 ZYE, 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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What year was GV53 ZYE registered?

GV53 ZYE is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 January 2004.

Is GV53 ZYE safe to buy?

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