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GX04 GKV

2004 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,058 mi
Last recorded102,058 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 GKV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 102,058 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside rear and nearside rear chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 102,021 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis behind rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis behind rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn rear section rubber mounting (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 99,396 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside step and inner sills corroding

Offside Front top of chassis in engine bay corroded

Offside inner sill corroding

Fail 30 Mar 2023 99,367 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside step and inner sills corroding

Offside Front top of chassis in engine bay corroded

Offside inner sill corroding

Pass 29 Mar 2022 97,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Inner sill by step corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front inner sill by step corroded

Offside Front top of chassis under bonnet corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 9,696 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Inner Seat belt not functioning as intended behind drivers seat (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Inner sill by step corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front inner sill by step corroded

Offside Front top of chassis under bonnet corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 94,399 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security passenger door step. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis in engine bay. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 94,398 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security passenger door step. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis in engine bay. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 93,682 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front chassis corroded under bonnet

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2020 93,681 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective seat behind driver n/s belt (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front chassis corroded under bonnet

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2019 90,565 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside passenger step corroding.

Pass 12 Feb 2018 86,974 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 86,961 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH, SPLIT (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 79,664 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Oct 2016 79,664 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 May 2015 73,971 miles

rear entrance/exit step corroded but not considered a trip hazard

Fail 27 May 2015 73,971 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

rear entrance/exit step corroded but not considered a trip hazard

Pass 27 May 2014 67,450 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 67,450 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 57,408 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 50,114 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 42,283 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 34,293 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 27,376 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 21,384 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 21,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 May 2007 14,805 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 9,493 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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GX04 GKV is a 2004 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GX04 GKV, 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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GX04 GKV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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