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GX04 LGN

2004 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

133,587 mi
Last recorded133,587 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 133,587 miles

Nearside Front Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition corroded (9.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition corroded (9.7 (a) (i))

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

Underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 11 Sep 2023 133,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition corroded (9.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition corroded (9.7 (a) (i))

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

Underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2022 130,601 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Underbody showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 9 Sep 2021 128,267 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis and inner wheel arch (multiple places) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Under body corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2020 127,644 miles

Both front inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2020 127,644 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both front inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2019 124,069 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 124,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 120,466 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 117,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion behind wheel (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion step area (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion behind wheel (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 117,869 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion behind wheel (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion step area (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion behind wheel (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 113,240 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 113,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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 15 Oct 2014 103,750 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 103,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 99,691 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 93,052 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 93,052 miles

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

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

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 LGN is a 2004 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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