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GV54 LVU

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,120 mi
Last recorded101,120 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 LVU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 101,120 miles

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

corrosion on offside inner sill and rear floor but not within perscribed area

Fail 30 Nov 2015 101,100 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill marked with yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under bonnet on chassis by engine mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

corrosion on offside inner sill and rear floor but not within perscribed area

Pass 2 Jan 2015 91,955 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 82,171 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 65,404 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 56,697 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre wall damage (not to cords)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 56,544 miles

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

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre wall damage (not to cords)

slight travel on parking brake

Pass 19 Mar 2010 49,488 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2009 40,177 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 27 Mar 2008 31,453 miles

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

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 LVU is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV54 LVU registered?

GV54 LVU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 December 2004.

Is GV54 LVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV54 LVU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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