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GV54 OFW

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

176,112 mi
Last recorded176,112 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 OFW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2014 176,112 miles

Nearside passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

n/s front tyre low edge

Fail 19 Dec 2014 176,112 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 153,026 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 153,026 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 138,676 miles

n/s front tyre low

Fail 27 Nov 2012 138,676 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

n/s front tyre low

n/s rear wheel scapping

Pass 9 Dec 2011 119,476 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 9 Dec 2011 119,476 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 105,999 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 85,441 miles

n/s rear door latch

Pass 21 Oct 2008 66,188 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 52,896 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 52,803 miles

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

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 OFW is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GV54 OFW, 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 OFW is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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