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GX04 LGJ

2004 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,174 mi
Last recorded137,174 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 137,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bumper corner loose

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn uneven 195/70/15

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

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

Rear axle bump stops missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 131,880 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 131,880 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 114,600 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion at under sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along axle behind retaining clip (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion at sill corner (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 114,600 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion at under sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along axle behind retaining clip (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion at sill corner (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 104,602 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear light clusters poor

Pass 30 Apr 2015
Fail 29 Apr 2015 97,836 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 89,253 miles

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)

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

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 LGJ is a 2004 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LGJ, 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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What year was GX04 LGJ registered?

GX04 LGJ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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