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AK53 GVW

2003 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,698 mi
Last recorded122,698 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 GVW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 122,698 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front tyre treads cracking

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside outer sill corroded

nearside windscreen cracked

oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2015 117,730 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak

offside mirror cover missing

Pass 4 Feb 2014 109,984 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 109,984 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 100,240 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inside

Slight corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

Slight corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Fail 1 Mar 2013 100,240 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inside

Slight corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

Slight corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Pass 2 Mar 2012 87,883 miles

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

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

offside front wheel bearing has slight noise

Fail 1 Mar 2012 87,883 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

offside front wheel bearing has slight noise

Pass 8 Mar 2011 71,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 70,095 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 61,813 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 61,784 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 56,217 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 53,109 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 46,384 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 GVW is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GVW, 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 GVW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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