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GX53 LLC

2004 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

34,233 mi
Last recorded34,233 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 34,233 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 34,232 miles

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 34,111 miles

Offside rear tyre 9 years old

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 32,382 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 29,377 miles

several seat belts need assistance to fully retract

side entrance step area and floor covering possible trip hazard

Fail 8 Aug 2022 29,372 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Seat belt not functioning as intended several belts twisted affecting operation (7.1.2 (c))

side entrance step area and floor covering possible trip hazard

Pass 18 Aug 2021 26,673 miles

Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition side step floor, trip hazard (9.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under bonnet fire extinguisher empty

Fail 18 Aug 2021 26,673 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended passenger seat belt excessively twisted (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition side step floor, trip hazard (9.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under bonnet fire extinguisher empty

Pass 28 Jul 2020 25,936 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

several seat belts twisted still operating

Fail 27 Jul 2020 25,931 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

several seat belts twisted still operating

Pass 24 Jul 2019 24,284 miles

several seat belts need assistance to fully retract

Fail 24 Jul 2019 24,284 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

several seat belts need assistance to fully retract

Pass 1 Aug 2018 22,799 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 20,162 miles

Offside Front slight noise when wheel spun

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

offside 1st and 2nd row outer passenger seatbelts webbing twisted, slow to retract

under bonnet fire extinguisher empty

wiper rubbers deteriorating, still clearing screen

Fail 26 Jul 2017 20,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Retractable step not operating correctly siezed (freed off) (6.1.E.2)

Offside Front slight noise when wheel spun

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

offside 1st and 2nd row outer passenger seatbelts webbing twisted, slow to retract

under bonnet fire extinguisher empty

wiper rubbers deteriorating, still clearing screen

Pass 27 Jul 2016 17,900 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs slightly pitted (3.5.1i)

under bonnet fire extinguisher gauge in red zone

wiper blades worn, still clearing screen

Fail 25 Jul 2016 17,888 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing inner seat (5.2.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs slightly pitted (3.5.1i)

Oil leak leaks ()

under bonnet fire extinguisher gauge in red zone

wiper blades worn, still clearing screen

Pass 5 Oct 2015 15,624 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 15,624 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2014

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

Slight rear service imbalance

Fail 24 Oct 2014

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight rear service imbalance

Pass 25 Oct 2013 10,298 miles

Oil leak

under bonnet fire extinguisher guage in red zone

uneven wear on front tyres

Pass 29 Nov 2012 8,111 miles

front tyres wearing unevenly

gauge in red zone on auto fire extinguisher under bonnet

rear passenger seatbelts slow to retract

Pass 14 Nov 2011 5,753 miles

auto fire extinguisher under bonnet showing red on level gauge

Pass 10 Nov 2010 2,533 miles

nearside front seat belt webbing twisted, slow retracting

offside wiper blade sp;it at ends, still clearing screen

passenger sliding door inner step upper trim damaged, taped down

slight oil leak from sump area

Pass 9 Dec 2009

new speedometer (dash unit) fitted 0 mileage

Pass 28 Oct 2008 5,887 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

handbrake travel

radiator fan viscous coupling worn

Pass 14 Nov 2007 4,685 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 3,760 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 2,345 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 LLC 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 LLC, 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 LLC is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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