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AX52 GKV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

147,995 mi
Last recorded147,995 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 GKV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 147,995 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 133,868 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 125,934 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 119,770 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 119,722 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 114,487 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 31 May 2014 114,419 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both number plate lights dim

many areas under vehicle corroded

n/s/f sill corroded out of area

n/s/r hand brake cable almost rubbed through on leaf spring

n/s/r inner sill corroded out of area

o/s/f brake pipe corroded on limit

Pass 29 May 2013 110,596 miles

Centre silencer corroded

Slight bind to front brakes

Slight oil leak

Various areas of vehicle underside corroded

Wipers poor

n/s/f step area corroded

n/s/f tyre well out of shape

o/s/f metal brake pipe well corroded - needs attention

p/s fluid level on min

Fail 23 May 2013 110,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre silencer corroded

Slight bind to front brakes

Slight oil leak

Various areas of vehicle underside corroded

Wipers poor

n/s/f step area corroded

n/s/f tyre well out of shape

o/s/f metal brake pipe well corroded - needs attention

p/s fluid level on min

Pass 2 May 2012 107,537 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

centre and rear exhaust well corroded

n/s/f tyre on limit

n/s/f tyre un-even tread wear

power steering level low

Fail 30 Apr 2012 107,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front brake pipes corroded

centre and rear exhaust well corroded

n/s/f tyre on limit

n/s/f tyre un-even tread wear

power steering level low

Pass 19 May 2011 101,075 miles

centre exhaust outer case coming off

n/s/f outer seal damaged

n/s/r handbrake cable rubbing on leaf spring

n/s/r tyre getting low and has a nail in it

slight bind to o/s/r brake

Fail 18 May 2011 101,075 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

centre exhaust outer case coming off

n/s/f outer seal damaged

n/s/r handbrake cable rubbing on leaf spring

n/s/r tyre getting low and has a nail in it

slight bind to o/s/r brake

Pass 12 May 2010 96,268 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted inner edges

slight play nearside steering rack

Fail 12 May 2010 96,268 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted inner edges

slight play nearside steering rack

Pass 20 May 2009 87,949 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 87,929 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2008 83,365 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 83,274 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 4 May 2007 78,103 miles

customer has removed rear seats

see orignal advisories

Fail 3 May 2007 78,103 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs have a wear lip possibly under manu fac spec unable to verify

n/s/r light slight interaction

o/s/f brake bind on limit

rear brakes close to limit

rear spring bushes worn

Pass 19 Jan 2006 71,254 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 71,254 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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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AX52 GKV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AX52 GKV, 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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AX52 GKV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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