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GY54 ADV

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

166,237 mi
Last recorded166,237 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 ADV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 166,237 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

corrosion in places

under sealed in places

Fail 10 Jun 2022 166,227 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength many places marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

corrosion in places

Pass 30 Mar 2021

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

has had lots or welding repairs

Fail 29 Mar 2021

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

has had lots or welding repairs

Pass 28 Apr 2020 44,526 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 44,396 miles

Both inner /outer sills corroded

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

Offside Front door step corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

various corrosion to rear suspension prescribed areas and general underside of vehicle

Fail 25 Mar 2019 44,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut mount inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Both inner /outer sills corroded

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

Offside Front door step corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

various corrosion to rear suspension prescribed areas and general underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Apr 2018

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/f inner arch holed not within prescribed area

various surface corrosion to vehicle underside/front inner wing areas

Pass 30 Mar 2017 43,638 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/f inner wheel arch hole not within prescribed area

surface corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 30 Mar 2016 43,504 miles

O/S wiper split but clearing at time of test

O/S/F inner arch corroded but not within prescribed area

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Surface corrosion to body

Fail 29 Mar 2016

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in both rear tyres

O/S wiper split but clearing at time of test

O/S/F inner arch corroded but not within prescribed area

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Surface corrosion to body

Pass 23 Mar 2015 43,108 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 42,443 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 42,014 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 41,731 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 41,475 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 41,212 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 40,359 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 31,599 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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GY54 ADV is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GY54 ADV, 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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GY54 ADV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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