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AK53 GAX

2003 Ford Transit

Gold Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,639 mi
Last recorded151,639 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 GAX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2023 151,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering wing panel (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering corner chassis (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering wing panel (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering corner chassis (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 150,775 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch/Inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch/inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 148,029 miles

Coolant leak ()

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 144,909 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion on front inner wings, and main chassis rails, looks weakened in places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced signs of rusting and corrosion on chassis and sill floor sections in several places, offside rear chassis just passable (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 144,886 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking fluid level low (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split and leaking (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion on front inner wings, and main chassis rails, looks weakened in places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced signs of rusting and corrosion on chassis and sill floor sections in several places, offside rear chassis just passable (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 144,725 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All Wheels ()

Pass 13 Sep 2018 144,369 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 144,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen KICK UP WRONG SIDE (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS NEXT TO SHOCKER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS NEXT TO SHOCKER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 141,786 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 141,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 123,117 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 119,187 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 111,451 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 95,399 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 81,797 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 71,296 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 64,919 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 48,322 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

steering rack a little noisey in operation

Pass 23 Jan 2008 48,322 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

steering rack a little noisey in operation

Pass 24 Jan 2007 35,340 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 35,340 miles

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

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

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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AK53 GAX is a 2003 Ford Transit in Gold with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AK53 GAX, 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.

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AK53 GAX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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