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GX54 EXJ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,994 mi
Last recorded47,994 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 EXJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 47,994 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 46,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine has mojor oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2024 46,392 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine has mojor oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2023 44,560 miles

converted into a motorhome ( class 4 )

Pass 13 Oct 2022 41,920 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 41,914 miles

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

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 39,330 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 36,937 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 35,303 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 33,783 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 33,783 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 31,589 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 29,095 miles

oil leak between engine and gearbox

Pass 7 May 2015 26,893 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 24,565 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 21,769 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 17,583 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 14,851 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 14,820 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 11,660 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 8,903 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 6,674 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 4,753 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 2,498 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 2,498 miles

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

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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GX54 EXJ is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GX54 EXJ, 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 GX54 EXJ registered?

GX54 EXJ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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