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GX53 LKJ

2004 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

82,546 mi
Last recorded82,546 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 82,546 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 82,531 miles

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2024 76,081 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 75,946 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back/closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 70,000 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 64,318 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 57,908 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 57,726 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/step sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg above rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 50,524 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020
Fail 8 Jan 2020

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 41,578 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 36,618 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 34,083 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 31,296 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 28,247 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 24,705 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 21,643 miles

SERVICE BK AND PARK BK EFFORTS JUST MET

Pass 29 Feb 2012 17,840 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 14,652 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 14,629 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 10,929 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 7,100 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 6,304 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 106 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 9,283 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 LKJ is a 2004 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 LKJ, 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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GX53 LKJ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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