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AX52 GKZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

214,051 mi
Last recorded214,051 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2020 214,051 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of ns inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength main chassis rail by axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes are deteriorated

Both front metal brake pipes are heavily corroded

Steering rack is slightly damp

Pass 5 Dec 2018 204,575 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis above rear axle (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above rear axle (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 198,454 miles

Rear chassis sections are heavily corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2016 185,468 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 185,450 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 175,809 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 168,914 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 168,914 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 157,910 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 157,910 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 143,565 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 124,572 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing through, recommend replacement

corrosion on coil springs

front brake discs seem well worn

front lower suspension arm inner bushes are starting to perish

front number plate cracked, recommend replacement

fuel flap loose

heavey corrosion on power steering pipe

slight freeplay within steering

slight noise from rear axle

wipers smeary

Pass 14 Jan 2010 103,108 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 103,107 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

Pass 13 Jan 2009 80,817 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 80,813 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

offside rear tyre worn low on tread

Pass 18 Dec 2007 59,188 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 39,642 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 39,640 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 24,714 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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AX52 GKZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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