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GV54 LVY

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

226,312 mi
Last recorded226,312 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 LVY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 226,312 miles

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)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

both front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

brake pipes corroded

engine and gearbox wet with oil

front number plate damaged

nearside front and offside front sills excessively corroded but not within prescribed areas

nearside front inner arch corner (washer bottle area) excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

nearside rear brake has slight bind recommend adjustment or repair

nearside wiper blade split

slight movement in both rear diff ends

under body, sills, exhaust, chassis, floor pans heavily corroded

various previous welding repairs to vehicle

Fail 28 Nov 2016 226,247 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/75/16/C (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded complete corner under bumper (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

both front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

brake pipes corroded

engine and gearbox wet with oil

front number plate damaged

nearside front and offside front sills excessively corroded but not within prescribed areas

nearside front inner arch corner (washer bottle area) excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

nearside wiper blade split

offside front tyre perished

slight movement in both rear diff ends

under body, sills, exhaust, chassis, floor pans heavily corroded

various previous welding repairs to vehicle

Pass 7 Mar 2016 224,875 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust system corroded.

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2015 219,162 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 219,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coolant empty

Pass 20 Dec 2013 213,030 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2013 213,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2012 207,753 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 207,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 200,978 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 190,478 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 170,217 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 139,329 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 103,681 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 LVY is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LVY, 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 LVY is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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