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GX04 GOA

2004 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

109,133 mi
Last recorded109,133 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 109,133 miles

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 109,127 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 107,266 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 104,771 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 104,771 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 102,494 miles

All tyres fitted to vehicle are Slightly cracked and perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 101,593 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 101,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 100,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged Row 5 Offside (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 100,250 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emergency exit sign missing (9.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Seat belt slightly damaged Row 5 Offside (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 99,670 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 99,650 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 98,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both nearside rear tyres deteriorated

nail/screw in nearside rear inner tyre

nearside front tyre deteriorated

offside front brake pipe corroded

oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2017 95,164 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both nearside rear inner and outer tyres deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2017 91,705 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Outer door handle stiff in operation

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorbers, both sides (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 91,701 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Lower suspension arms, both sides, rear bushes deteriorating

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Outer door handle stiff in operation

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside number plate lamp dim

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorbers, both sides (2.4.A.3)

engine misfire

Pass 21 Dec 2015 88,385 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (surface cracks) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded surface corrosion (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (surface cracks) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded surface corrosion (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 85,271 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 85,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 82,142 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Dec 2013 82,142 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Dec 2012 77,689 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2012 73,078 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate damaged

Pass 13 Feb 2012 73,078 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2011 66,792 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2011 66,792 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2010 60,165 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 60,165 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged affecting the rear view (6.6.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (6.1.2)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 48,750 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

chip in screen n/s

Fail 17 Feb 2009 48,750 miles

All position lamps not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Coolant leak

Front registration plate insecure (6.12.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.4d)

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

Oil leak

chip in screen n/s

Fail 15 Aug 2008 45,836 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.C.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2008 45,836 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2007 34,546 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 23,176 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 GOA is a 2004 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 GOA, 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 GOA is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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