MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,639 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All Wheels ()
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))
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)
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
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
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
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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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