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AK53 GCU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,700 mi
Last recorded27,700 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 GCU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 27,700 miles

slight corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 16 Sep 2017 11,815 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 7,509 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 3,388 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 2,135 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 2,135 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 73,147 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 73,147 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 66,169 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 60,660 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 50,764 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 38,311 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 28,375 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 18,292 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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AK53 GCU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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The MOT history for AK53 GCU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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