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GX53 LJZ

2004 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,722 mi
Last recorded51,722 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 LJZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 51,722 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 49,365 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 48,153 miles

Offside Front lower suspension arm rear bush split and perished

Pass 19 Dec 2022 46,395 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 44,634 miles

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch plate very corroded near seat mount

Offside Front inner wing holed/ corroded [not prescribed area]behind fire extinguisher

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

fire ext in engine bay needs recharge

Pass 22 Dec 2020 43,668 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 42,494 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 40,156 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Dec 2017 39,280 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing beginning to corode (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear Doors Internal handle missing

Pass 13 Dec 2016 36,503 miles

Front Both blades have Short splits on Ends

Fail 13 Dec 2016 36,503 miles

Front Both blades have Short splits on Ends

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Wrong bulb fitted (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 33,735 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 31,531 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 30,404 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all removerable seats should be corectly secured when refitted

Pass 16 Dec 2013 30,404 miles

all removerable seats should be corectly secured when refitted

Pass 17 Jan 2013 29,476 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 26,693 miles

smallchip o/s windscreen

Fail 13 Dec 2011 26,693 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

smallchip o/s windscreen

Pass 16 Dec 2010 23,649 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 20,067 miles

chip in o/s windscreen

Pass 9 Dec 2008 15,984 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 13,078 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 9,402 miles

pasenger side door grab handle top fixing loose

saloon 1st row seat arm rest loose

Pass 19 Dec 2005 6,449 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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GX53 LJZ is a 2004 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GX53 LJZ, 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 GX53 LJZ registered?

GX53 LJZ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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