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GV54 AXB

2004 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 AXB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring rear mounting out riggger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring front mounting out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear bumper damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2022

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (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))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting by engine mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (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))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019
Pass 14 Nov 2018
Fail 8 Nov 2018

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 89,976 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 89,969 miles

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sills both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2016

Both outer sills rusted through in places

condensation in o/s headlight - beam/output ok

front coil springs corroded

o/s inner sill rusted through

o/s/f chassis rail/wheel arch corroded

o/s/r suspension bump stop insecure

rear chassis rails and cross member corroded

surface rust on all brake pipes

Fail 21 Nov 2016

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

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

Both outer sills rusted through in places

condensation in o/s headlight - beam/output ok

front coil springs corroded

o/s inner sill rusted through

o/s/f chassis rail/wheel arch corroded

o/s/r suspension bump stop insecure

rear chassis rails and cross member corroded

surface rust on all brake pipes

Pass 2 Nov 2015 83,290 miles

both outer sills rusted through in places

both rear chassis rails and inner sills corroded

condensation in o/s headlight

large hole in o/s outer sill not in prescribed area

n/s sidestep heavily corroded

surface rust on rear brake pipes

Fail 2 Nov 2015 83,290 miles

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

both outer sills rusted through in places

both rear chassis rails and inner sills corroded

condensation in o/s headlight

large hole in o/s outer sill not in prescribed area

n/s sidestep heavily corroded

surface rust on rear brake pipes

Pass 13 Nov 2014 79,364 miles

condensation in o/s/f headlamp

exhaust mountings rusty

front coil springs rusty

inner sills rusty

n/s outer sill rusty

n/s/f sidestep rusty/wearing thin

rust on front & rear chassis & wheel arch areas

Pass 12 Nov 2013 74,911 miles

both front coil springs rusty

o/s head light pattern poor

rust evident rear inner sections behind rear bumper ( BOTH SIDES )

surface rust on underside of van most places getting bad inner sills

Fail 12 Nov 2013 74,911 miles

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

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

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

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

both front coil springs rusty

o/s head light pattern poor

rust evident rear inner sections behind rear bumper ( BOTH SIDES )

surface rust on underside of van most places getting bad inner sills

Pass 13 Nov 2012 67,948 miles

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

chassis corroded

hole in n/s/r outer sill & inner splashguard (not within prescribed area)

n/s/f doorstep heavily corroded (within seat/belt prescribed area)

o/s/f mirror glass damaged - view ok

Pass 9 Nov 2011 60,977 miles

condensation in o/s headlight/indicator lens

surface rust on chassis

Fail 9 Nov 2011 60,977 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

condensation in o/s headlight/indicator lens

surface rust on chassis

Pass 11 Nov 2010 55,597 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

n/s outter sill has heavy surface rust

rust starting on complete underside

Pass 10 Nov 2009 50,154 miles

surface corrosion on chassis rails

Pass 10 Nov 2008 44,428 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 37,744 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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GV54 AXB is a 2004 Ford Transit in Orange with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GV54 AXB, 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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GV54 AXB is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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