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GX53 LKF

2004 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,152 mi
Last recorded148,152 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 148,152 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 May 2024 148,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, AND in rear wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 143,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2022 130,923 miles

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill middle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 129,572 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 129,572 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2020 120,045 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 107,646 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 98,845 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 90,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

play in steering rack

Pass 20 Apr 2015 85,118 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 80,694 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 79,651 miles

ALL REAR SEATS TAKEN OUT

FRONT DISC WORN

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 79,651 miles

ALL REAR SEATS TAKEN OUT

FRONT DISC WORN

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 76,419 miles

ALL REAR SEATS AND SEAT BELTS REMOVED ONLY 2 FRONT PASS

Pass 19 Jan 2011 72,771 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 70,640 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Under bonnet fire extinguisher empty

Pass 29 Jan 2010 70,640 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Under bonnet fire extinguisher empty

Pass 15 Jan 2009 65,261 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 65,257 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Upper Driver's view restricted by object (6.9.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 47,465 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 47,461 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 LKF is a 2004 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LKF, 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 LKF registered?

GX53 LKF is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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