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GX04 LGK

2004 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,227 mi
Last recorded101,227 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2020 101,227 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill and step corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rails by shock absorber mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outriggers holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear chassis rail corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexible corroded across axle in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 100,203 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill holed by mudguard but not in prescribed area

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded under chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner sill holed but not in prescribed area

Offside Front Outer inner sill holed in 2 places but not in prescribed area

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom balljoint dustcover perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis rails corroded were bump stops should be (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 100,203 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light affected by the indicator (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall has cracks down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill holed by mudguard but not in prescribed area

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded under chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner sill holed but not in prescribed area

Offside Front Outer inner sill holed in 2 places but not in prescribed area

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom balljoint dustcover perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis rails corroded were bump stops should be (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 97,780 miles

Front both inner sills corroded but not in prescribed area

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

Offside Front inner wing corroded not in prescribed area

Rear both bump stops missing

Rear both chassis above bump stop mounting corroded not in prescribed area

Pass 16 Dec 2016 95,647 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides of chassie under bump stop mountings (6.1.A.1)

Rear both bump stops missing

Pass 6 Jan 2016 94,058 miles

Advise both rear outer crossmember to inner body panels corroded

Advise nearside rear inner sill corroded

Advise offside rear outer sill corroded

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 92,518 miles

Advise nearside mirror glass cracked.

Advise offside front inner wheel arch starting to corrode.

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 92,518 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise nearside mirror glass cracked.

Advise offside front inner wheel arch starting to corrode.

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 90,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 88,497 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 88,497 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 86,644 miles

brake pipes above fuel tank

Pass 7 Jan 2011 84,626 miles

Nearside front seat loose

Fail 7 Jan 2011 84,626 miles

Nearside front seat loose

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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 LGK is a 2004 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 LGK, 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 LGK is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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