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GX53 OTE

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,935 mi
Last recorded128,935 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 OTE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 128,935 miles

body correded o/s/f inside step

Pass 22 Oct 2024 126,153 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 126,152 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole in inner sill in 3 places (marked in yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole in inner sill (marked in yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 124,291 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2023 124,278 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2022 123,284 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

play in rack end n/s/f

Fail 26 Jan 2022 123,263 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

play in rack end n/s/f

Pass 16 Feb 2021 118,029 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

no warning lights on dash time of test

rear & centre exhaust deteriorating need changing soon

Fail 11 Feb 2021 118,024 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

no warning lights on dash time of test

rear & centre exhaust deteriorating need changing soon

Pass 18 Jan 2020 106,082 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 106,082 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 81,315 miles

no lights on dash time of test

Pass 23 Jan 2018 59,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 59,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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 OTE is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OTE, 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 OTE registered?

GX53 OTE is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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