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GX54 EXL

2004 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,124 mi
Last recorded52,124 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 EXL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 52,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant below minimum

underbody treated

Fail 27 Apr 2026 52,124 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear reversing light orange

coolant below minimum

underbody treated

Pass 2 Nov 2022 51,678 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 51,678 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 49,882 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 49,834 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 48,862 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 46,669 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 44,451 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 42,733 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 40,909 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 38,869 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 36,537 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 33,684 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 29,487 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 24,549 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 19,344 miles

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished

Fail 22 Sep 2009 19,344 miles

Speed limiter plate missing (6.9.1a)

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished

speed limiter not seen

Pass 3 Oct 2008 15,579 miles

Crack in n/s wing mirror.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 12,740 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 12,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 8,587 miles

seats removed from rear only 4 seats fitted

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 EXL is a 2004 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GX54 EXL, 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 EXL registered?

GX54 EXL is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 October 2004.

Is GX54 EXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX54 EXL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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