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GY54 AFV

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

49,405 mi
Last recorded49,405 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 AFV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 49,405 miles

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 49,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 48,388 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 48,385 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 48,374 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 44,706 miles

Front Coil spring corroded NSF and OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front NS sill / door step area repaired and covered in underseal

Nearside Front door accident damaged

Fail 31 May 2023 44,699 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very low efficiency (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached D bush falling out (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded , box has been previously repaired

Front Coil spring corroded NSF and OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front NS sill / door step area repaired and covered in underseal

Nearside Front door accident damaged

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively binding and has very low efficiency on rolling road (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 40,720 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 40,682 miles

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 36,806 miles

Engine covers , under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Also the D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play also the D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Very slight Oil leak in the engine Bay Area, but not excessive

front & rear brake are binding slightly

Pass 3 Oct 2019 35,157 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 35,157 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around suspension leg top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 30,972 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch slight corrosion

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 27,376 miles

Nearside Rear Inner small cut in tyre sidewall

Offside Front corrosion inner wheel arch but not within 30cm of structural point

Fail 15 Sep 2017 27,376 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Inner small cut in tyre sidewall

Offside Front corrosion inner wheel arch but not within 30cm of structural point

Pass 16 Sep 2016 22,387 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 16,927 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 16,784 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to inner sills and door steps

corrosion to osf nsf inner upper wheel arches

corrosion to rear cab bulkhead

nsr inner tyre worn on edge

slight engine oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2014 16,784 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to floor pan

corrosion to inner sills and door steps

corrosion to osf nsf inner upper wheel arches

corrosion to rear cab bulkhead

nsr inner tyre worn on edge

slight engine oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2013 15,251 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 13,839 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 13,839 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 12,801 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 11,374 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 11,374 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 10,378 miles

all tyre sidewalls damgeed

Fail 4 Sep 2009 10,378 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

all tyre sidewalls damgeed

Pass 11 Sep 2008 9,539 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 8,629 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 AFV is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 GY54 AFV, 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 AFV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 October 2004.

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