CarVerify

Free Car Check

CV53 GME

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

118,030 mi
Last recorded118,030 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationCV53 GME
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

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 118,030 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 113,473 miles

both rear wishbone bushes showing slight DET

rear exhaust box showing slight DET

under-body of vehicle heavily under-sealed

Pass 7 Aug 2017 109,313 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 105,325 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 102,049 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 98,855 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 95,113 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 89,074 miles

advise slight play to offside front rack end at time of test

Pass 31 Aug 2011 79,938 miles

minor damage offside mirror

Pass 23 Aug 2010 70,445 miles

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

slight under body surface corrosion

Fail 20 Aug 2010 70,445 miles

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

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

slight under body surface corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2009 61,947 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight damage o/s wing mirror glass

suspension components corroded

unable to see brake pads

Pass 6 Sep 2008 52,857 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 43,158 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 31,775 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
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

CV53 GME 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 93.3%.

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 CV53 GME, 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 CV53 GME?

You can check the full history of CV53 GME by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CV53 GME registered?

CV53 GME is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is CV53 GME safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV53 GME shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CV53 GME 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 CV53 GME. 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.