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DV53 GXC

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

175,555 mi
Last recorded175,555 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 GXC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 175,555 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 173,408 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 179,400 miles

costume wanted to be tested as classIV

Pass 21 Jun 2016 177,978 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER SKIN INSECURE.

IMBALANCE REAR HANDBRAKE.

NEARSIDE FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES POORLY MADE ROUTED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PUNCTURED

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE INNER SILL SECTIONS CORRODED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR CHASIS HEAVILY PLATED WELDED

OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP CONDENSED NOT AFFECTING BEAM PATTERN

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXIBLE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ACROSS AXLE (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 177,978 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER SKIN INSECURE.

IMBALANCE REAR HANDBRAKE.

NEARSIDE FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES POORLY MADE ROUTED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PUNCTURED

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE INNER SILL SECTIONS CORRODED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR CHASIS HEAVILY PLATED WELDED

OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP CONDENSED NOT AFFECTING BEAM PATTERN

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXIBLE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ACROSS AXLE (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 175,880 miles

BOTH INNER SILLS CORRODED FRONT AND REAR

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

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TO REAR REPLACEMENT BRAKE PIPES POORLY/MADE ROUTED

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside front headlamp condensed aim satisfactory

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 175,803 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

BOTH INNER SILLS CORRODED FRONT AND REAR

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside front headlamp condensed aim satisfactory

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 167,301 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 May 2014 167,261 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 156,052 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 156,013 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 140,484 miles

towball socket slightly damaged

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front to rear brake pipes at centre slightly corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2011 122,969 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 122,705 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 107,932 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 107,932 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 87,731 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 87,731 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 76,237 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 60,755 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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DV53 GXC is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GXC, 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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DV53 GXC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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