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CV53 GNU

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,504 mi
Last recorded131,504 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 GNU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 131,504 miles

vehicle corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2016 124,905 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 100,221 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise heavy undersealing on underside

advise widespread corrosion on underside

Pass 12 Nov 2014 88,364 miles

advise corrosion on chassis

advise damage to screen on off side

Pass 23 Aug 2013 76,936 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 62,197 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 51,712 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 40,632 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 40,632 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 33,864 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 33,864 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 29,499 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 29,499 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 26,065 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 21,684 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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CV53 GNU is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GNU, 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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What year was CV53 GNU registered?

CV53 GNU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is CV53 GNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV53 GNU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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