CarVerify

Free Car Check

AK53 GZR

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi
4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019

OSF & NSF Suspension arm rubber bushes are deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

brake pipes , fuel pipes & power steering pipes are corroded

exhaust system is corroded

front & rear anti roll bar links & D bushes have slight play in them

front & rear inner & outer wheel arches are corroded

front & rear subframe areas & all the suspension components are corroded & rubbers are perished

front brake discs are corroded

inner & outer sills & under body is corroded

rear shock absorbers are slightly damp

slight play in the steering & OSF & NSF track rod ends

windscreen has a long crack just outside the swept zone

Pass 29 Jan 2018

Heavy corrosion to exhaust system

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Slight oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 107,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Slight oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2015 89,897 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 89,604 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 81,738 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 73,096 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 64,106 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 55,424 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 47,870 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 39,474 miles

NSR tyre nailed

Pass 19 Sep 2008 31,206 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 24,472 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 17,335 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 17,330 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AK53 GZR is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GZR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK53 GZR?

You can check the full history of AK53 GZR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AK53 GZR registered?

AK53 GZR is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is AK53 GZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 GZR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK53 GZR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AK53 GZR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.