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GX53 LKP

2004 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,917 mi
Last recorded51,917 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 51,917 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 48,582 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 46,006 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 44,095 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 41,508 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 41,508 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 39,052 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

no warning lights on dash time of test

wheel caps fitted front

Pass 31 Jul 2020 38,197 miles

no warning lights on dash time of test

wheel caps fitted front

Pass 19 Mar 2019 36,980 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 35,926 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 35,926 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side door (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 34,586 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 33,949 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 33,949 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt retracting mechanism defective 5th row (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective 4th row (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective 5th row (5.2.5b)

Pass 13 May 2015 31,983 miles

DAMAGE O/S/F WING / BUMPER N/S/R LAMP PANEL O/S HEAD LAMP PATTERN POOR (WATER)

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2015 31,983 miles

DAMAGE O/S/F WING / BUMPER N/S/R LAMP PANEL O/S HEAD LAMP PATTERN POOR (WATER)

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2014 30,372 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 30,372 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 27,792 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f brake discs is slightly corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2013 27,792 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f brake discs is slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2012 24,312 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 20,494 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 20,494 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 18,127 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 14,980 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 12,371 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 12,368 miles

Speed limiter plate missing (6.9.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 6,621 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 4,619 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 LKP is a 2004 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LKP, 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 LKP registered?

GX53 LKP is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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