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GX04 LGF

2004 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

131,989 mi
Last recorded131,989 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 LGF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 May 2023 131,989 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS RAILCORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SUSPENSION LEG TURRET AREA HOLED AND CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER AND OUTER SILL AREA HOLED AND CORRODED WITHIN 30CMS OF REAR LEAF SPRING FRONT MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR LEAF SPRING MOUNTING AREA IS HOLED AND CORRODED WITHIN 30CMS OF LEAF SPRING REAR MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED COVERED IN GREASE /PAINT (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 129,246 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS HAVE SEVERAL WELDED REPAIR PATCHES

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED, COVERED IN GREASE /PAINT (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR BUSH IS PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

O/S AND N/S DOOR STEPS IN POOR CONDITION ON UNDERSIDE

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR BUSH IS PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL IN POOR CONDITION (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S AND N/S FRONT CHASSIS RAILS (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 128,770 miles

Front inner arches corroding

Front inner sills corroded and holed

Rear chassis heavily corroded

Rear inner lower quaters corroded and holed

brake pipes corroding

Fail 19 Apr 2021 128,770 miles

Front inner arches corroding

Front inner sills corroded and holed

Rear chassis heavily corroded

Rear inner lower quaters corroded and holed

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

brake pipes corroding

Fail 9 Jun 2018 127,857 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Around front & rear mountings of rear coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Around front & rear mounts of rear coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Some corrosion around step area both sides but not in any structural area

Pass 17 Jun 2017 126,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 126,248 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 123,866 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis rails near top shock absorber top mounting (2.4.A.3)

general corrosion of underside of vehicle not considered excessive

windscreen damage but not materially affecting the drivers view of the road

Fail 6 May 2016 123,821 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs heavy corrosion behind wheels (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear mountings and back panel (2.4.A.3)

both front inner arches corroded and holed just outside of prescribed areas

inner body sills corroded and holed in middle outside of prescribed areas

windscreen damaged but not materially affecting the drivers view of the road

Fail 31 Mar 2015 121,525 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 121,525 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 110,220 miles

Damage to windscreen, not in drivers view of the road

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Slight damage to o/s front wing and bumper

Pass 26 Feb 2014 110,220 miles

Damage to windscreen, not in drivers view of the road

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight damage to o/s front wing and bumper

Pass 7 Mar 2013 103,746 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 97,439 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing low 2-3mm

both front windscreen wipers smearing

slight corrosion around both rear leafspring mountings

Pass 26 Feb 2011 84,651 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 LGF is a 2004 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LGF, 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 LGF is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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