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A5 GYV

2003 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

207,253 mi
Last recorded207,253 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 GYV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 207,253 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 169,096 miles

Rear Brake pads low also no rear mudguards

Pass 9 Feb 2017 125,001 miles

Nearside Rear HUB SEAL SLIGHTLY LEAKING

Pass 8 Feb 2016

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2015 116,078 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

body badly corroded

both rear inner tyres punctured

o/s/f tyre punctured

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2014 111,132 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

tailgate missing

Pass 18 Sep 2013 106,828 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Sep 2012 102,317 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 97,005 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 88,311 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 88,308 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

MISFIRE EVIDENT ON TICKOVER

O/S/F SEAT BELT TWISTED

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES WORN

Pass 24 Sep 2009 81,333 miles

screen washers low pressure

Fail 24 Sep 2009 81,838 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

screen washers low pressure

Pass 24 Sep 2008 74,413 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 74,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

nearside front bumper not secure

Pass 27 Sep 2007 66,412 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 53,164 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A5 GYV is a 2003 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 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 A5 GYV, 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 23 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A5 GYV registered?

A5 GYV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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The MOT history for A5 GYV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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