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GX54 EYL

2004 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,127 mi
Last recorded167,127 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2018 167,127 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step and inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective left side seat (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective window seat second row (7.1.2 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering step (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner arc (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired step (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front screw in tyre

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 158,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 148,847 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive visible from underside of vehicle. (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive visible from underside of vehicle. (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front metal brake pipes,main run (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust tail-pipe connecting clamp deteriorated.

Fail 30 Aug 2016 148,847 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive visible from underside of vehicle. (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive visible from underside of vehicle. (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front metal brake pipes,main run (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear exhaust tail-pipe connecting clamp deteriorated.

Pass 5 Aug 2015 136,110 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded inc main run to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded inc main run to front (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2014 125,557 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 115,631 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

No door ajar warning device fitted.

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Entrance/exit step deteriorated to the extent that it is likely to be a trip hazard or cause injury. (6.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 115,631 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

No door ajar warning device fitted.

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 108,377 miles

'Break glass' hammer not fitted.

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear step corroded.

Pass 13 Dec 2011 97,348 miles

Brake pedal antislip provision worn on edge.

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 97,348 miles

Brake pedal antislip provision worn on edge.

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 85,754 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear foglight lens cracked(no white light showing)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 85,754 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear foglight lens cracked(no white light showing)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 74,056 miles

N/S/R tyre scuffed on outer face

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/R light lens cracked.

Pass 4 Dec 2008 59,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

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

O/S/R light lens cracked

Fail 6 Dec 2007 43,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

O/S 2nd row back inner seat belt twisted but serviceable.

O/S/R light lens cracked

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 43,872 miles

O/S 2nd row back inner seat belt twisted but serviceable.

O/S/R light lens cracked

Pass 12 Dec 2006 30,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Sidewall Scffed

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear Tyre Sidewall Scuffed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

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 EYL is a 2004 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GX54 EYL, 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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GX54 EYL is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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