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AK53 GHG

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,685 mi
Last recorded152,685 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 152,685 miles

Front n/s and o/s chassis hard corrosion

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside under step hard corrosion

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

Rear n/s and o/s chassis hard corrosion

Rear n/s and o/s under arches floor to inner arch hard corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2018 139,146 miles

drivers door step corroded under vehicle

Pass 19 Oct 2017 137,000 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 136,861 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 124,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 121,531 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 118,939 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 112,314 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 105,325 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 15 Jul 2011 105,209 miles

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

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 18 Jun 2010 99,415 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 99,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 88,919 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 73,443 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 73,443 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 64,124 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2007 64,124 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 57,869 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 GHG is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GHG, 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 GHG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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