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DV53 GVO

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

366,923 mi
Last recorded366,923 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 GVO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 366,923 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 366,142 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 362,110 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 356,675 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 352,089 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 346,761 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal rubber worn

drivers seat torn

Fail 14 Jan 2011 346,760 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal rubber worn

drivers seat torn

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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DV53 GVO is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DV53 GVO, 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 DV53 GVO registered?

DV53 GVO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is DV53 GVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV53 GVO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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