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GX04 GRF

2004 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

93,646 mi
Last recorded93,646 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 93,646 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced os/ sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general corrosion

Fail 22 Aug 2020 93,645 miles

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt installation has a claw type seat mounting with an inadequate means of securing the claw (10.1 (o))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering step aera (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general corrosion

Fail 25 Jun 2020 93,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced by shock absorber (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged 3rd row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 91,716 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 91,713 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 88,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 88,917 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged 3rd row isle (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 0.32mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 85,410 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 85,382 miles

Nearside Entrance/exit door deteriorated and function impaired (6.2.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 81,568 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 81,560 miles

Nearside Entrance/exit door deteriorated and likely to cause injury (6.2.C.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear outline marker lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 78,224 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 78,224 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 74,689 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 74,689 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2013 68,731 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

heater pipes leaking

Fail 4 Jun 2013 68,731 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

heater pipes leaking

Pass 12 Apr 2012 62,135 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

nail in nearside rear outer tyre

Fail 12 Apr 2012 62,135 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

nail in nearside rear outer tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2011 55,121 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

coolant leak at rear of vehicle

Pass 1 Apr 2010 46,347 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 38,330 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 38,324 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

O/S/R INNER TYRE PRESSURE LOW

Pass 14 Apr 2008 28,354 miles

side door folding step insecure (tied up to fuel tank neck bracket)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 20,129 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 13,550 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 GRF is a 2004 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 GRF, 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 GRF is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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